- Position Title
- IT CYBERSECURITY SPEC (INFOSEC)
- Agency
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Announcement Number
- TMCO-CYBR-23-11953058-DHA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 18, 2023 to Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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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:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- 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; AND,
- 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 the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- 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; AND,
- 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 the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
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How did you hear about USPTO Job possibilities? (No Choice Limit)
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Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period?
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If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed?
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If you answered "Other" to the above question, please enter the agency and organization.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-13, position with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Your resume and the responses you provide will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
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Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal service. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent in the Federal Service.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Implement security programs designed to anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities across platforms.
3.
Review vulnerability reports regarding changes to protection of automated information systems and networks.
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Track implementation measures to ensure awareness and compliance.
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Recommend changes to security infrastructure, systems, processes and procedures based on new security technologies or threats.
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Coordinates with stakeholders to ensure the development, maintenance, and testing of their respective security documentation meet security requirements.
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Interprets regulations, policies, guidelines, and develops goals and testing schedule for the compliance reviews.
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Develops new theories, initiatives, or programs to resolve issues.
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Identifies potential controls that either minimize or remediate risks.
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Serves as a liaison on a wide range of the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), Master System and status and categorization updates.
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Identifies the need for, and the execution of, the Security Impact assessments.
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Provides technical direction and leadership in the management of the Plan of Actions and Milestones to resolve weaknesses.
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Tracks status of system changes and compliance with security requirements.
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Recommends the implementation of security programs designed to anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerability, e.g., intrusion, Firewall or access authentication programs.