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Position Title
IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (NETWORK)
Agency
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Announcement Number
9B-CES-12534971-560248-LC Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 to Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. US Citizen - Are you a US citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States? (limit characters)
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.
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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. (limit characters)
2. Are you retired from the Federal civilian service or are you in a phased retirement and receiving an annuity? (limit characters)
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?
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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.
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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.
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Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (NETWORK), GG-2210-12. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating. 
 
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1. Select the one statement that best describes experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (NETWORK) at the GG-2210-12 grade level or equivalent pay band. Your resume must support the response you select. (limit characters)
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Install, configure, and troubleshoot complex network and application server hardware, operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, bridges, cabling system, network interface cards, modems, multiplexers, and concentrators. (limit characters)
3. Develop and implement configuration management plans which ensure optimization of connectivity between remote sites throughout the installation. (limit characters)
4. Implement the network operating systems and/or network application software. (limit characters)
5. Conduct testing of network to ensure that current release of software products are in use and to ensure operability, efficiency, and compliance with existing standards. (limit characters)
6. Monitor the operation of networks and ensures that hardware and network operating software are functioning properly and that operation standards are met. (limit characters)
7. Perform system backups to ensure expedient restoration of the database for the respective network equipment. (limit characters)
8. Develop test procedures to ascertain user friendliness, applicability to the work environment, and compatibility to existing networks. (limit characters)
9. Install and troubleshoot LAN data cables to ADP equipment and hub to ensure proper connectivity. (limit characters)
10. Perform feasibility studies to develop or modify complex information systems to meet user networks and/or telecommunication requirements. (limit characters)
11. Analyze measurements of traffic loads, bandwidth utilization, and collision rates for trends, deficiencies, and patterns. (limit characters)
12. Assists end users in one or more subject matter fields in deciding which processes to automate, how to select equipment and software, how best to use available technology, and whether and how to network. (limit characters)
13. Analyze equipment and network operating software reliability and utilization reports to identify and correct problem areas and to establish computer and telecommunications performance levels. (limit characters)
14. Conduct in-depth analyses complicated by novel problems or special requirements of network usage, user complaints, traffic interruptions, hardware and software capabilities, and other relevant factors. (limit characters)
15. Conduct substantial problem analyses to identify adverse trends, ineffective practices or procedures, and equipment shortcomings. (limit characters)
16. Identify and analyze system hardware or software failures, arranging for hardware and software repairs when necessary. (limit characters)
17. Establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations. (limit characters)
18. Meet with key customers and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise. (limit characters)
19. Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information to plan the sequence of actions necessary, make sound decisions, and solve a variety of network problems (limit characters)
20. Maintain liaison with industry and other activities to provide awareness of state-of-the-art technology. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
21. Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below. (limit characters)