Dear Sir/Mdm, I would like to express my keen interest in a career in IT security. I understand that such jobs would require one to comprehend massive technical information and hence I have attained CCNP to supplement my Degree in Computer Engineering. To further my knowledge of IT security,I recently obtained GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC). Through which, i have acquired skills related to the installation, configuration and usage of IT security tools like NMAP, Nessus, Tripwire and Tcpdump. In addition, I was also able to build on my knowledge in Unix and Windows Administration. As part of the GSEC requirements, I have also written a paper on “Securing The Network With Cisco Router”. I have 1.5 years of experience in application development of various projects including network management solutions, which provided me with a good understanding of computer networks. I believe this will be useful when understanding vulnerabilities and ways to secure them. I am confident that my skill sets would provide me with a strong foundation to take up any security related position and allow me to contribute immediately. I have attached my resume and hope that you will find my qualifications desirable, and will consider me as a future employee. I may be reached at (65)67959590/(65)96570850 and will be available for interview at the time of your convenience. Thank you for your time. Looking forward to your favourable reply. Sincerely, Rick Tan _________________________________________________________________________ Resume: Rick Tan Bang Shuh Blk 657A Jurong West Street 65 #03-682, Singapore 641657 (65)67959590/(65)96570850 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] OBJECTIVE: To pursue a career in Information Technology security. CAPABILTIES:  Conversant with Cisco router hardening  Familiar with IT security tools:  Vulnerability scanning tools: NMAP, Legion, Nessus  Host-based intrusion detection tools: Tripwire, PortSentry, Zone Alarm firewall  Network-based intrusion detection tools: Tcpdump, Snort  Good understanding of TCP/IP and networking technologies like routing, swiching and internet connectivity  Exposed to Lan/Wan/Security Protocols like RIP, IGRP,OSPF,IPSec  Familiar with Cisco products and their administration  Able to perform penetration testing/security auditing using NMAP and Nessus  Possess knowledge of common security vulnerabilites such as buffer overflow  Familiar with Windows NT/2000 hardening and IIS hardening  Competent in Linux and Windows 98/2000/NT Operating Systems SOFTWARE SKILLS:  Experience in both procedural and object-oriented programming  Well-versed in programming languages: C/C++, Java  Familiar with TCP/IP Client-Server Programming PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:  GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)  Wrote a practical on “Securing The Network With Cisco Router” as part of GSEC requirements  Will provide copy of the practical and passing proof upon request.  Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)  Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) WORK EXPERIENCE:  Software Engineer, TELLABS, Optical Networking Group, Bolingbrook Illinois USA, January 2001 – June 2002  Actively involved in the development of Client-Server based Network Management Solutions for the Titan 6500 product line  Part of the team responsible for the development of Craft Station (a thick client network management solution for Titan 6500) which was release in October 2001.  Performed development on both Unix and Windows platforms. EDUCATION:  NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, Singapore, July 1997 – June 2000  Awarded Degree of Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering (Passed with merit)  Dean’s List during 1st year  Selected for accelerated honours.  NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC, Singapore, July 1992 – June 1995  Received Diploma in Computer and Electronic Engineering  Awarded a book prize for best performance in Electrical Engineering module  Committe member of Amature Electronics Club  TANGLIN SECONDARY SCHOOL, Singapore, January 1988 – November 1991  GCE ‘O’ Levels PERSONAL DATA:  27 years old, Single, Singaporean  Completed National Service  Willing to relocate  Speaks Conversational Japanese  Fluent in English and Mandarin  Available from July 14th onwards REFERENCES:  Available upon request.
