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Position Title: Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)- Pathways Recent Graduate
Agency: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Announcement Number: RG-10894543-20-RH Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, September 11, 2020 to Friday, September 25, 2020

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate's, bachelor's, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate? (Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply).

If eligible, submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.

For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.

A. Yes

B. No

Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

It is important to note that all of your responses are subject to review and verification. If after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and or experience, you will be rated ineligible or your score will be lowered.

1. Have you completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate's, bachelor's, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution or are graduating within 9 months of the announcement close date --OR-- As a veteran (as defined in 5 USC 2108), who, due to military service obligations, were precluded from applying to the Program during the two-year eligibility period described above?
Note: Veterans have a full two-year period of eligibility upon their release or discharge from active duty. In no event, however, may this eligibility period extend beyond six years from the date on which the individual completed their academic requirements.

A. Yes

B. No

2. Select one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the qualification requirements for this position at the GS-07 level.

A. I have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies for this position: (1) Attention to Detail - Reviewing security logs; (2) Customer Service - Assisting with IT help inquiries; (3) Oral Communication - Providing IT assistance to customers; (4) Problem Solving - Evaluating security data logs in order to provide recommendations for enhancement –AND-- I have at least one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: 1) Assisting with hardware and software updates to systems; 2) Assisting with network monitoring and incident response; 3) Researching new solutions for emerging cyber security threats; 4) Analyzing and evaluating security log data; and 5) Conducting vulnerability scans NOTE: The contents of your resume must fully and explicitly support this response in its entirety. Otherwise, you will be found ineligible.

B. I have successfully completed one full year of graduate level education in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to document meeting this requirement.

C. I have a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks and meet at least one of the requirements for superior academic achievement (SAA): 1. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. 2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. (Grade-point averages are to be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9.) 3. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society -- Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to document meeting this requirement.

D. My education/experience is not described in any of the above statements.

3. Select one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the qualification requirements for this position at the GS-09 level:

A. I have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies for this position: (1) Attention to Detail - Identifying system security vulnerabilities; (2) Customer Service - Responding to IT related inquiries; (3) Oral Communication - Providing IT recommendations to customers; (4)Problem Solving - Evaluating IT security plans for implementation –AND-- I have at least one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: 1) Implementing security requirements such as those resulting from laws, regulations or Presidential directives; 2) Integrating security programs across disciplines; 3) Defining the scope and level of detail for security plans and policies applicable to the security program; 4) Assessing new systems design methodologies to improve software quality and; 5) Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerability, risks and protection needs of activities. NOTE: The contents of your resume must fully and explicitly support this response in its entirely. Otherwise, you will be found ineligible.

B. I have successfully completed a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to document meeting this requirement.

C. My education and/or experience do not reflect the statements above.

4. Certification Statement: If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.

A. Yes, I certify to the accuracy of my application and all information provided.

B. No, I am not willing to certify to the accuracy of my application or continue with the application process.

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