- Position Title
- IT Cybersecurity Specialist
- Agency
- Bonneville Power Administration
- Announcement Number
- 21-BPA-25424-11160731-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, July 8, 2021 to Saturday, July 17, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency, other than the Department of Energy?
If yes, confirm:
--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated;
--you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
--your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
If yes, confirm:
--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated;
--you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
--your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Preferences
1.
Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister).
Assessment 1
1.
BASIC REQUIREMENT (GS-12 AND ABOVE) - Choose one answer that best describes your experience.
2.
In addition to the Basic Requirement, choose one answer that best describes your education and experience.
For the following task statements, please select the option that best describes your training or experience. You must ensure that the level of training or experience claimed is reflected in your resume. If the information cannot be found in your resume, your self-rating will be adjusted accordingly.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Assist in implementing patches for software and operating systems to minimize cyber security vulnerabilities.
4.
Assists in analyzing standards and policies imposed by Federal laws or regulatory entities (WECC, NERC, FISMA, etc.) to determine impact on existing applications.
5.
Assess cyber security standards and regulations to determine the impact on existing information security policies, principles and practices related to the delivery of application software services.
6.
Assess security controls in applications to identify deficiencies and remediate security weaknesses.
7.
Analyze malware, network packets, and log information in the course of incident response.
8.
Assist with the creation of server security models or plans for application, database, or server access requirements to ensure compliance with NIST Standards and FISMA requirements.
9.
Analyze results of security control assessment of systems, devices, or networks to recommend new or revised security measures and countermeasures.
10.
Identify security risks to recommend solutions for the design, development, configuration, integration, and management of networks.
11.
Plan, design, develop, test, implement, and manage internal and external Web sites to optimize overall Web design and structure to ensure Web site functionality, integrity, and security.
12.
Analyze security requirements for network and telecommunications applications to ensure continued system accessibility.
13.
Review proposed new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks.
14.
Perform security control assessments for installed systems, devices, or networks to ensure conformance with established security authorization processes.
15.
Perform root cause analysis to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
16.
Develop procedures for checking key files for problems and reviewing running operations to ensure only authorized processes are running.
17.
Troubleshoot IT equipment to determine the integrity and functionality of the item.
18.
Recommend appropriate corrective action where information security requirements are not being observed.
19.
Recommend corrective actions on non-compliance security requirements in order to ensure personnel are adhering to established policy and practice and to correct deficiencies.
20.
Participate in internal and external committees and working groups in order to resolve critical cyber security problems in existing systems and programs.
21.
Evaluates the impact of proposed applications or changes on the operating environment in order to recommend alternatives or modification if needed.
22.
Assist with the development and maintenance of cyber security policies and standards.
23.
Serve as a team member on various studies to develop standardized processes in order to ensure consistency in planning and implementation of initiatives, studies, and analysis.
24.
Provide subject matter expertise on technology teams in order to represent an operations and maintenance perspective.
25.
If you selected E in response to any question above, indicate where in your resume the information can be found to support your answer (identify by job title and dates). In order to receive credit, please be sure that your resume provides adequate details to support your answer or your response will be adjusted accordingly. (Maximum length of 250 characters):
(limit 250 characters)