- Position Title
- IT Specialist ( INFOSEC)
- Agency
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
- Announcement Number
- DHA-10955049-21-JC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 25, 2020 to Saturday, July 31, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
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.
Please select the following response that indicates how you meet the basic requirement for this position at the GS-13.
2.
Select one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the qualification requirements for this position at the GS-13 level:
3.
Please select the following response that indicates how you meet the basic requirement for this position at the GS-14 level.
4.
Select one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the qualification requirements for this position at the GS-14 level:
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
5.
Identify and minimize risks in order to minimize IT systems vulnerabilities.
6.
Apply IT systems security principles and methods in order to recommend appropriate technical strategies to resolve complex and persistent IT security challenges.
7.
Define the scope and level of detail for security plans and policies to ensure comprehensive coverage.
8.
Asses new systems design methodologies to improve software quality.
9.
Lead new security technologies implementation activities to safeguard IT systems.
10.
Institute measures to ensure security technologies awareness and compliance.
11.
Identify need for changes based on new security technologies and/or threats.
12.
Develop long-range plans for IT security systems to ensure their effectiveness.
13.
Review proposed new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks.
14.
Ensure that implemented security safeguards are adequate to assure the integrity, availability and confidentiality of the information being processed, transmitted or stored.
15.
Review and evaluate security incident response policies to ensure their effectiveness.
16.
Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack.
17.
Determine and implement techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions using intrusion detection technologies.
18.
Persuade employees and managers to accept and implement findings and recommendations.
19.
Overcome resistance to changes which may result from organizational conflicts, competing objectives, or resource problems.
20.
Use persuasion and negotiation to gain compliance with established policies and regulations.
21.
Advise system managers on appropriate trade-offs to ensure IT systems are given a level of protection commensurate with their importance to the overall mission.
22.
Make recommendations that enable expeditious remediation of IT security vulnerabilities.
23.
Recognize system and application security threats and vulnerabilities.
24.
Provide assistance in resolving complex technical issues as they arise.
25.
Perform cyber defense incident triage by identifying the specific vulnerability.
26.
Apply Computer Network Defense (CND) systems security principles and policies to develop long-range plans for IT security systems that anticipate and minimize risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities.
27.
Perform real-time cyber defense incident handling (e.g., forensic collections, intrusion correlation and tracking, threat analysis, and direct system remediation) tasks to support deployable Incident Response Teams.
28.
Advise system designers and system administrators as to the consistency of proposed IT security strategies with regulatory and policy directives.
29.
Provide assessments of proposed design measures' feasibility, based on broad knowledge of parameters imposed by the IT infrastructure and operations.
30.
Integrate security programs across disciplines to ensure effective mitigation.
31.
Coordinate technical support from enterprise-wide cyber defense technicians to resolve cyber defense incidents.
32.
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 cancelled, 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.