- Position Title
- IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)
- Agency
- Defense Information Systems Agency
- Announcement Number
- DISA-11252743-21KV Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, October 5, 2021 to Thursday, October 14, 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?
The following section is used to determine your eligibility for appointment in the Federal Government or Status for referral consideration. Please indicate by your responses all categories of eligibilities for which you would like to be considered. You will only be considered under eligibilities that you select. If you are not able to select at least one of the eligibilities below, you are not eligible to be considered for this position.
NOTE: You must submit the required documentation to verify EACH eligibility you select. Failure to provide the required documents will render you not eligible for consideration.
See instructions under the "How to Apply" tab for submitting documentation.
NOTE: You must submit the required documentation to verify EACH eligibility you select. Failure to provide the required documents will render you not eligible for consideration.
See instructions under the "How to Apply" tab for submitting documentation.
2.
Are you a current employee who has served continuously for at least one year under an appointment without time limit in a DoD Cyber Workforce excepted service position OR have you been involuntarily separated from a DoD Cyber Workforce position without personal cause within the preceding year?
3.
Are you a current or former, permanent Career or Career-Conditional Federal employee in the competitive service AND your highest permanent grade is LOWER than the highest grade of this position? (SF-50 block 24 must be a "1" or "2")
4.
Are you a current or former, permanent Career or Career-Conditional Federal employee in the competitive service AND you have held a permanent grade the SAME or HIGHER than the highest grade of the position being filled, OR I have held a permanent developmental position with promotion potential to the same grade of the position being filled? (SF-50 block 24 must be a "1" or "2")
5.
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 the grade level of the vacancy and
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
6.
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
7.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
- are entitled to veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
There is a time-in-grade (TIG) requirement for this position for applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position in the previous 52 weeks. These applicants must meet TIG within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Your answer to this section will indicate you possess the time in grade requirement or if it does not apply. Please answer the following question(s) by selecting the most appropriate response.
1.
There is a time in grade (TIG) requirement for advancement to this position. Have you completed one year in a position at, above, or equivalent to the GS-12 level? Please indicate the appropriate response below:
2.
Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying?
3.
If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization employed within, and location if known.
4.
If you were recommended to apply for this position by a current DISA employee, please indicate the name of that employee.
5.
To be eligible for Military Spouse Preference (MSP) under this vacancy announcement, you must have appointment eligibility under one of the following authorities and submit the appropriate, required documentation to verify your eligibility. Please select one or more eligibilities that apply to you.
6.
Are you a retired Federal employee receiving an annuity from the Office of Personnel Management? NOTE: If you answered yes to this question, attach a copy of your retirement Standard Form 50 to your application.
7.
Are you a current or former (within last five-years) Executive Branch political appointee; Schedule C excepted service appointee (confidential, policy or transitional role), or non-career or limited appointee in the Senior Executive System (SES)?
Agencies must request OPM approval to appoint the following current or former (within five-years) Executive Branch political appointees to permanent competitive service, non-political excepted service, or career SES positions:
https://www.opm.gov/FAQs/QA.aspx?fid=023f2059-dff7-4307-89b4-c553c218af1d&pid=08248d29-d26e-44b6-9988-57655358d509
Agencies must request OPM approval to appoint the following current or former (within five-years) Executive Branch political appointees to permanent competitive service, non-political excepted service, or career SES positions:
https://www.opm.gov/FAQs/QA.aspx?fid=023f2059-dff7-4307-89b4-c553c218af1d&pid=08248d29-d26e-44b6-9988-57655358d509
Assessment 1
Please accurately identify your level of training or experience when completing this questionnaire. Your responses will be evaluated and verified based on your submitted resume. Ensure that your resume accurately describes the level of experience claimed in the assessment questionnaire. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. By continuing in the application process, I acknowledge that my self-assessment questionnaire score may be reduced, and I may lose consideration for this position if the work experience described in my resume does not support my responses to the assessment questionnaire
1.
From the descriptions below, select the letter which corresponds to the highest level of experience which you fully possess and demonstrates your IT-related work experience addressing the four competencies, in the vacancy announcement, and your ability to perform the work of an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) at the GS-13 grade level. Select only one letter for each item.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
2.
Provide clear and convincing oral presentations to superiors and other officials of results of programs, studies, or evaluations of plans.
3.
Prepare decision papers and staff reports to managers to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.
4.
Craft comprehensive and innovative written plans to embrace the constantly changing IT environment to meet future organizational/program needs.
5.
Prepare written correspondence and documents on job related activities with a purpose to inform and instruct.
6.
Analyze network infrastructure and communications systems to ensure compliance with established Information Assurance procedures.
7.
Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information security systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
8.
Develop mitigation strategies to deal with Information Assurance issues due to network communication and infrastructure outages and problems.
9.
Ensure network and infrastructure security is in compliance with standards set forth by accrediting agencies.
10.
Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of systems security measures to ensure regulatory compliance.
11.
Provide oversight and support for all focused formal security inspections and audits.
12.
Provide oversight of information security policies, processes, and practices to ensure continued operational availability and integrity.
13.
Provide technical guidance, interpretation and implementation oversight of applicable information security policies, processes and practices to ensure continued operational availability and integrity of enterprise applications and systems.
14.
Identify weak security configurations that may cause system vulnerabilities and a reduced security posture.
15.
Conduct risk analyses and security studies to determine the adequacy of systems security.
16.
Establish criteria to test reliability, completeness, and accuracy of newly installed programs or software.
17.
Monitor milestones for recommendations resulting from Audit Reports to ensure audit compliance and follow-up.
18.
Resolve the most difficult and complex network management system problems.
19.
Evaluate the adequacy of interpretation and application of IT standards, methods and procedures for meeting current and future needs.
20.
Advise managers on potential changes to existing policies and procedures to ensure Information Assurance goals are met.
21.
Evaluate complex quantitative and qualitative data in order to present recommendations to program managers for consideration.
22.
Brief senior management on risk assessment findings and recommended course of action.
23.
Structure risk management strategies, as well as properly aligning security programs that meet applicable regulations and guidelines.
24.
Develop requirements and recommendations on the most efficient and effective methods to accomplish strategic goals.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
25.
Do you certify, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all of the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.)? Do you understand that the information provided may be investigated? Do you understand that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with your application may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work? Do you also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001)?