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Position Title: IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)
Agency: Air National Guard Units
Announcement Number: IMP-12662373-AF-T5-25-009 Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 to Thursday, February 6, 2025

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. All on-board federal employees/technicians within the state for which you are applying (Title 32 and Title 5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite). Are you a current on-board federal employee or technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1, 2,or 3).

A. Yes

B. No

3. All on-board National Guard Title 32 Excepted Technicians within the state for which you are applying (Title 32 Permanent and Excepted Indefinite). Are you a current on-board National Guard Title 32 Excepted Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1, 2, or 3).

A. Yes

B. No

4. Current Army M-Day and current Air DSG members within the state for which you are applying. Are you a current Army M-Day or current Air DSG member within the state for which this position is being advertised?

A. Yes

B. No

All current (nationwide) federal employees. Are you a current federal employee?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1 or 2).

A. Yes

B. No

6. US Citizens. Are you a US Citizen?

A. Yes

B. No

7. Are you a current National Guard member within the state for which this position is being advertised?

A. Yes

B. No

8. Are you a current Permanent full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Permanent full-time status with the state National Guard.

A. Yes

B. No

9. Are you a current Temporary Indefinite full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Indefinite full-time status with the state National Guard.

A. Yes

B. No

10. Are you a current Temporary full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Temporary full-time status with the state National Guard.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Would you accept a temporary appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

1. This position DOES NOT require membership in the Delaware National Guard. However please indicate your current status below. Please indicate your status below.

A. I am presently employed as a permanent Title 5 Excepted Service Employee within the Delaware National Guard.

B. I am presently employed as a permanent Title 32 Technicians of the Delaware National Guard and i am eligible for Title 5 Excepted Service Employment.

C. I am a current Traditional military member of the Delaware National Guard (Army or Air) and and AGR member eligible for Title 5 Excepted Service.

D. I am presently a State employee of the Delaware National Guard eligible for Title 5 Excepted Service Employment.

E. I am a U.S. Citizens eligible for Title 5 Excepted Service Employment in the Delaware National Guard.

F. I do not fall in any of the above categories and I am ineligible for Title 5 Excepted Service Employment in the Delaware National Guard.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

2. Do you have or are you eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance? (Applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.). Are you able to meet this standard?

A. Yes

B. No

3. This position may require other than duty hours to include weekends when needed. Are you willing to meet this requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Specialized Experience: GS-11 - Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of GS-09. This experience must include skills in installing and maintaining classified IT systems, troubleshooting issues, ensuring compliance with security policies, and developing backup and recovery plans. Demonstrates technical expertise in systems administration and IT cybersecurity, such as implementing security protocols, monitoring network vulnerabilities, and mitigating cyber threats. Experience must also include applying cybersecurity principles to ensure the protection of classified systems and data. Proficiency in project management and effective communication is required. Familiarity with ANG mission requirements and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) strategies is essential. Do you meet these requirements?

A. Yes

B. No

5. Qualifications Acknowledge Statement - Do you understand and certify that you will comply with the requirements listed below? Qualifications are based on your ability to demonstrate in your resume that you possess one year of the specialized experience for this announcement at a comparable scope and responsibility. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/). If you choose to use your own resume, it must contain the following information organized by experience/position: (1) job title, (2) name of employer, (3) start and end dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY), (4) detailed description of duties performed, accomplishments, and related skills, and (5) hours worked per week (full-time employment and part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience). Federal experience/positions must also include the occupational series, grade level, and dates in which you held each grade level. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information. Failure to provide the above information in your resume may result in your application being found "not qualified." Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Your resume serves as the basis for experience related qualification determinations, and you must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please use your own words, be clear, and specific when describing your work history. We cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.

A. Yes

B. No

6. Did you provide the required documents listed below with your application? Current resume (Required) Certification (If Applicable) DD214 (if applicable for Veterans Preference) OF 306 Other Branches of Military Service must provide documents that provide the following information: Current military rank, career code, ASVAB Scores, security clearance. APPLICATIONS DETERMINED TO BE INCOMPLETE, INCORRECT OR INSUFFICIENT UPON INITIAL REVIEW WILL NOT RECEIVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

A. Yes

B. No

7. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: (1) understand this warning, (2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and (3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that I will be removed from consideration.

B. No, I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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