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1 GS-12 Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience.

I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal government.
I do not meet the above requirement.

2 Conduct cyber incident response; cyber exercise facilitation and management; cyber vulnerability detection and assessment;

I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.
I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.
This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task and/or others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

3 Rate your knowledge and experience training and assisting users to operate office IT equipment including setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.

I have not performed this job function
I have performed directly related job functions
I have occasionally performed this specific job function as well as directly related functions
I have routinely performed this job function and I have been successful in using it to meet a variety of program objectives
I am highly skilled at performing this job function. I have performed it routinely, have used it to meet a variety of program objectives, solve problems, and produce improvements in work units or programs

4 Indicate which of the following best describes your experience and knowledge of IT performance metrics?

I have not had education, training or experience in IT performance metrics
I have had education or training in IT performance metrics, but have not yet applied it on the job.
I have applied my knowledge of IT performance metrics on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.
I have routinely and independently applied my knowledge of IT performance metrics as a regular part of the job, and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.
I am highly skilled with using IT performance metrics on the job. I have trained others in this activity and/or others have consulted me as an expert for assistance.

5 Do you have experience developing reports to keep senior management apprised of work flow and backlogs?

Yes
No

6 Which of the following statements best describes your ability to ensure the integration of Information Technology programs and services and develop solutions to integration/interoperability issues?

This task has been a central part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task and/or others have consulted me for assistance in performing this task. You will see evidence of performing this task in my resume and/or other supplemental documents I submitted.
I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by my supervisor or senior employee. You will see evidence of performing this task in my resume and/or other supplemental documents I submitted.
I have performed this task on the job, as evidenced in my resume and/or other supplemental documents I submitted. This experience was gained under close supervision from a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
I have had education and/or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job. However, you will see no evidence of performing this task in my resume or other supplemental documents I submitted.
I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. You will see no evidence of performing this task in my resume or other supplemental documents I submitted.

7 Do you have specialized experience planning and completing complex assignments; evaluating and recommending new or enhanced IT services; testing and optimizing the functionality of systems, networks, and data; identifying and defining technical requirements; preparing and presenting reports.

Yes

7.1 Please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (include title, organization and dates held). Failure to support your answers to this questionnaire in your resume may result in loss of consideration. **Please be advised that you should not rate yourself at the highest level of expertise unless you possess experience at this level and have documented it in your submitted resume. Your score may be reduced if your resume does not support your response** Maximum length of 250 characters.
No

8

Which of the following response best describe your experience performing analysis of log files from a variety of sources (e.g., individual host logs, network traffic logs, firewall logs, and intrusion detection system [IDS] logs) to identify possible threats to network security.

I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.
I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.
This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task and/or others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

9

Which statement best describes your experience in resolving IT technical problems using influencing and negotiating skills to meet the needs of demanding customers?

I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.
I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.
This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task and/or others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

10 Which of the following responses best describe your experience in ensuring asset and configuration management, including the identification of configuration items and baselines to include hardware, software, databases and documentation as well as repeatable processes and procedures that are in place for control, auditing and reporting of configuration items within an established repository?

I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.
I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.
This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task and/or others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

11

Tasks I perform require knowledge of computer systems and information transmission systems standards and equipment sufficient to install, configure, upgrade and troubleshoot hardware and software components.

I do not have experience of demonstrated capability in performing this activity, but I am willing to learn.
I have limited experience in performing this activity. I have had exposure to this activity but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a satisfactory level. I have a fair amount of experience and a fair amount of demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I can perform this activity satisfactorily but could benefit from additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform this activity more effectively.
I have considerable experience and considerable demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I can perform this activity independently and effectively.
I have extensive experience and extensive demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I am considered and expert; I am able to train or assist others; and my work is typically not reviewed by a supervisor. I have received verbal and/or written recognition from others in carrying out this activity.

12 Participates in information systems security evaluations, audits and reviews.

I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.
I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.
This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task and/or others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

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