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Position Title
Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)
Agency
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
Announcement Number
FRTIB-22-MP-008-11341716 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, January 4, 2022 to Tuesday, January 18, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2.

Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:

  • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
  • retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more

If eligible, 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. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

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3.

Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)?

If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you

  • have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders
  • are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
  • have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.

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Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?

-OR-

Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status? For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

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4.

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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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5.

Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you

  • complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area
  • receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating AND
  • return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago? 
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6. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in the agency hiring for this position?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status with the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.
Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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7.

Have you completed three years of substantially continuous service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type Foreign Service appointment that meets a requirement for career tenure?

-OR-

Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service? 

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8.

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:

  • 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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center
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9.

Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?

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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?

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Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?

If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.

If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.

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10.

Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources

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11.

Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.

  • Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
  • Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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12.

Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.

  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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13.

Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:

  • 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 If eligible, 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 Veterans resources.  
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) position with the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Occupation Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
1. From the description below, please select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) at the GS-14 grade level.
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2. In addition to the specialized experience applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies for this job series: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. (2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. (3) Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Do you have experience demonstrating these competencies? (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
3. Supports the management team by conducting detailed reviews of audit requirements to make certain the agency is able to collect and store an appropriate level of audit logs for forensic review and investigative activities.
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4. Conduct evaluations of security tools to facilitate comprehensive reviews of enterprise systems.
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5. Develops incident response policies and procedures.
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6. Develops strategic recommendations for management to integrate security best practices associated with incident response and network preventive and defensive measures.
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7. Ensures agency procedures and policies are followed to manage and oversee activities associated with security events and incidents.
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8. Performs oversight activities of the Security Operations Center (SOC) as a member of the Threat Mitigation and Incident Response team, validating the adequacy of analysis and reporting activities performed by SOC analysts.
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9. Ensures chain of custody requirements are followed during forensic analysis.
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10. Assists in the development of key metrics, reports, and dashboards to provide senior management a comprehensive picture of the network's security posture.
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11. Promotes awareness of security issues among management to ensure sound security principles are reflected in the organization's vision, goals, and security best practices.
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12. Effectively oversees the development, management, and storage of all reports related to security events, incidents and investigative analyses.
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13. Provides authoritative guidance related to the FRTIB IT security program and security incident response management.
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14. Collaborates with key stakeholders (external and internal partners) to ensure the agency maintains an effective channel of communications to adequately address potential and real threats.
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15. Review forensics to assess impact of incidents to operational services and devises mitigation strategies.
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16. Reviews and validates security incident response activities and remediation efforts performed by SOC personnel. (limit characters)
17. Supports security activities that require the agency to respond to alerts, advisories, and anomalous activities to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT systems and data.
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18. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for your non-selection or for your dismissal. 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 removed from consideration or your score will be lowered. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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