Systems Security Engineer Cover Letter

Systems Security Engineer Cover Letter

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What to include in a Cover Letter
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Company Address
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Salutation
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Compelling Details
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Respectful Closing

How to Write the Systems Security Engineer Cover Letter

3761 Hettinger Pike
Mannton, SC 90620-5837
Dear Tatum Huel,

In response to your job posting for systems security engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for local guard services oversite include setting schedules, developing post orders, performance monitoring, guard hiring, continued training, and contract/billing management.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

  • Knowledge of government systems security assessment and authorization policies and procedures, including NIST RMF, SP 800-53 rev4, and SP 800-53A
  • System development lifecycle expertise including security certification and accreditation
  • Able to exercise independent judgment in order to manage varied complex projects from inception through completion
  • Demonstrate deep technical expertise in the Security (Firewall, email Security, web Security, Intrusion Prevention, Access Control, VPN) portfolio and articulate business relevance (CyberSecurity, Secure Mobility, Secure Access, Threat Defense, Data Integrity Management, Mobile Workforce etc)
  • Software development experience related to Enterprise applications
  • Exposure to Security architecture/framework design/development for Mobile Desktop applications
  • Hands on Developer/Architect with career aspiration of security as add on to development
  • Exposure to security fundamental including CIA, SSL, PKI, encryption, hash, authentication, malware, VPN, IPSec, Access control

Thank you for considering me to become a member of your team.

Sincerely,

Stevie VonRueden

Responsibilities for Systems Security Engineer Cover Letter

Systems security engineer responsible for ISSE expertise for transitioning NRO or DoD systems authorization to Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 or current agency directive and provide expertise on authorization process as needed.

Able to set up network specifications by analyzing network security health, workflow, access, information and security requirements
Understands how to apply different security platforms and can advise a stakeholder on effective protection, assessments and implementation as such
Understands how to secure network by developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation techniques and maintaining documentation
Understands how to maintain network security posture by performing network monitoring and analysis, and intrusion detection tuning
Understands Pro-active technical selling techniques
Able to effectively demonstrates strong presentation skills and promote product awareness which includes pre sales phone support, system diagrams and training to grow the business of a vendor’s product lines
Firewall management *IPS
TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, MPLS *Proxy, SIEM, Endpoint Security (encryption/Anti-Malware)

Systems Security Engineer Examples

Example #1

Example of Systems Security Engineer Cover Letter

59673 Bernhard Extensions
Lake Elvia, ND 02357-0021
Dear Sutton Huel,

In response to your job posting for systems security engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for information assurance assessment and recommendations concerning safeguarding of information systems on risk analysis certification testing, vulnerability assessment, incident response, and compliance with ICD 503.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

  • Able and willing to provide assistance and coaching to junior level staff
  • Expertise with Juniper firewalls (SRX), routers (MX) and switches (EX) is strongly preferred
  • Support developing plans, task execution, and risk identification and mitigation plans
  • Contribute to security master plan assessments
  • AWS/Cloud environments Security experience
  • Preferable Scripting preferable (Bash, python)
  • Design of a physical security system for datacentre expansion projects, subject to Cluster Security Manager's (CSM) approval for implementation
  • BS / BE in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science or related field preferred  

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my cover letter and to review my resume.

Sincerely,

Max Cummerata

Example #2

Example of Systems Security Engineer Cover Letter

36373 Kim Haven
Reamouth, NY 82069-2034
Dear Campbell Leffler,

I would like to submit my application for the systems security engineer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical expertise to NGA security relevant program management and documentation efforts to include (but not limited to) ICD 503 accreditation, development of Security Impact Determination Requests (SIDR), System Scans and Continuous Monitoring, Program Security Test Procedures and other documents as they pertain to security relevant programs.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

  • Air-gap Networks & other network configurations
  • Certification with Lenel Access Control Systems
  • Produce high quality documentation to support the C&A submissions
  • Preferred knowledge and experience with HITRUST controls for compliance and/or HIPAA compliance programs
  • Experience hardening and securing cloud and microservice environments
  • SailPoint Access Certification
  • SailPoint Policy Management
  • Java, J2EE – JSP, JSF, JDBC, Javascript, Bean Shell, WEB Services

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Dylan Kiehn

Example #3

Example of Systems Security Engineer Cover Letter

94159 Lesch Pine
North Hunterchester, OH 78417
Dear Onyx Williamson,

I would like to submit my application for the systems security engineer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for briefings related to facility enhancements and/or recommendations, propose project solutions and strategies to senior management that meet facility business challenges.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

  • Experience presenting work to and/or working with senior leadership teams up to the executive level
  • MS or PhD in Computer Engineering with a focus on security
  • Able to work effectively in technical and business environments
  • Facilitation/Able to work with groups to accomplish tasks
  • Open minded about alternative solutions, not constrained by the way processes have always worked within any particular company
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio)
  • Strong security system knowledge
  • Proficient with Matlab/Simulink to develop system simulations that include system models and circuit components to analyze the potential HW + SW solutions

Thank you for taking your time to review my application.

Sincerely,

Sawyer Hilll

Example #4

Example of Systems Security Engineer Cover Letter

26099 Shelia Ports
McClurebury, OH 45972-3936
Dear Casey Fadel,

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the systems security engineer position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support and technical consultation, meeting coordination, and support to recommendation briefings and develop initial recommendation for Government leads.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

  • Unix server performance tuning, testing and troubleshooting
  • Host-based security to include HIDS/HIPS, system auditing frameworks
  • TACACS+, RADIUS, multifactor authentication systems (SecurID, YubiKey)
  • Administrate modern Windows core server components (Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory)
  • Apply and remediate system lockdowns as mandated by DISA STIGS and related standards
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, fellow contractors on the project, and Government personnel
  • Design or implementation of systems that survive on-the-wire, Simulated network attacks
  • Practice automating Windows administration tasks with PowerShell

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Emery Gutmann

Example #5

Example of Systems Security Engineer Cover Letter

97138 Harley Road
Pennifurt, FL 12903-4425
Dear Jordan Predovic,

Please consider me for the systems security engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical insight into relevant cybersecurity topics and provide educational materials, briefings, and training sessions.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

  • Enthusiasm and dedication for information technology
  • Work in concert with an engineering team to develop software requirements, design, build and integrate solutions which support a complex set of requirements including Information Assurance
  • Requires an active DoD Secret security clearance for consideration
  • IAT Level III cert if they don't have CISSP
  • In depth experience with administering macOS and *nix systems
  • Experience in designing, implementing and managing systems at scale in a global organization with a heterogeneous computing environment
  • Security basics and mindset, with interest in acquiring the knowledge to stay up to date with current threats
  • Solid problem solving skills, persistent and meticulous about detail

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my cover letter and to review my resume.

Sincerely,

Onyx Doyle

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