- Position Title
- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
- Agency
- Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- 8X-DCIPS-12125718-128619-JR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 14, 2023 to Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Please answer the following question by selecting a response. NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility. Veterans' Preference is NOT an eligibility; it is a hiring preference, where applicable. You must select an eligibility to receive consideration for this position. If you are not a US citizen, you are not "eligible" to apply for this position and your application will not be referred to the hiring manager.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
2.
US Citizen - Are you a US citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States?
Preferences
1.
I am a current or prior military member of the Armed Forces that is retiring or has been retired less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.
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Are you retired from the Federal civilian service or are you in a phased retirement and receiving an annuity?
3.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
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Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
4.
Did you voluntarily separate from federal service and receive Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP)?
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
5.
Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?
NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions.
NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions.
6.
Are you currently working or previously worked in a Department of Defense position in a foreign location(s)?
7.
24-Month US Physical Presence: Have you had a continuous physical presence in the United States or a non-foreign area (e.g., Guam, HI, AK) for the past 24-months?
8.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) GG-2210-14. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) at the GG-2210-14 grade level or equivalent pay band. Your resume must support the response you select.
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Develop processes and procedures to efficiently review, assess and provide authorization recommendations for all AF enterprise systems in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF).
3.
Validate cyber security posture of all AF enterprise systems to enhance mission readiness of the warfighter, ensure security risks are acceptable for operational requirements, and reduce impacts of cyber incidents while maintaining mission readiness for the AF.
4.
Research, interpret, analyze, and apply Federal law, DOD, and Air Force, policies, procedures, regulations, directives, and requirements related to physical, personnel, emanations, and information security for AF enterprise systems.
5.
Recommend policies and procedures to apply innovative theories, principles, techniques, criterion, and practices to determine security program effectiveness.
6.
Manage workload across the enterprise to ensure timely response to organizational and enterprise requirements while ensuring the mission focus of the overall enterprise is maintained.
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Maintain in-depth knowledge in IT standards, protocols, and methods of exploitation to provide timely and accurate risk assessments which will minimize effects by adversaries to ensure an operationally defensive posture of networks.
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Evaluate AF Enterprise systems over their life cycle and provide recommendations to the AF Enterprise CO/WS AO and System Program Offices (SPO), SAF, and MAJCOMs with regards to implementation and design of security policies, design, and IA security controls.
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Provide analysis of security controls to ensure proper implementation, operation, and surety of information, in keeping with confidentiality, integrity, and availability levels required for system operation.
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Maintain close working relationship and professional expertise in network engineering, cloud-based service construct and operation, cryptographic technology, service-based operations, protection mechanisms both non-material and material solution sets, and in all up- coming technologies that are being researched in industry and in DoD to assist in securing the enterprise.
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Clearly define expectations of all working relationships, codify working agreements and create documented and repeatable processes that support the security and operational requirements of the enterprise.
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Identify the need for special projects and initiate milestones and goals.
CERTIFICATION: 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.
13.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.