Special Agent: Cybersecurity/Technology Background

About the Role

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking individuals with a background in cybersecurity and technology to transition into a Special Agent role. This position offers a unique career path where your analytical and technical expertise will be crucial in safeguarding national security against threats such as cyberattacks, terrorism, and fraud. You will leverage your skills to identify patterns, analyze complex data, and support critical investigations. The FBI is committed to your professional development, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that fosters work-life balance. This is an opportunity to build a dynamic career where your impact and skills continuously grow.

How Your Cybersecurity and Technology Background Translates

Your existing proficiency in areas like SQL, Python, JavaScript, C, machine learning, and deep learning provides a strong foundation for a Special Agent career. The FBI will transform your understanding of data and patterns into actionable intelligence and evidence. Your role will evolve from contributing to investigations to leading and shaping future operations.

Major Duties

• Spearhead and execute investigations into potential violations of federal laws, cybersecurity threats, and public safety concerns.
• Apply judgment, resourcefulness, and adaptability to effectively manage investigative demands.
• Cultivate and maintain robust working relationships with domestic and international law enforcement agencies at all levels.
• Maintain a high standard of physical fitness to meet the rigorous demands of law enforcement duties.

Key Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
• Must be willing to undertake required travel.
• Must satisfy all FBI Employment Eligibility criteria.

Education

A bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university is required. Preferred fields of study include computer science, engineering, data science, information technology, or a closely related discipline. All degrees must be validated through the submission of official college transcripts.

How to Apply

To express your interest, please follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the FBIJobs Careers website by clicking the 'Apply' button.
2. Initiate your application by clicking 'Start'. You will need to log in or register for an account if you do not have one.
3. Complete all sections of the application form and ensure all mandatory documents are attached. Incomplete submissions will not be processed.

Required documents include:

• Your resume, detailing relevant work experience with start and end dates. The resume must not exceed two pages.
• Supporting documents such as college transcripts (if qualifying based on education or if education is a mandatory requirement).
• Veterans should submit a DD 214. Disabled Veterans must provide a DD 214, SF-15, and a VA letter dated 1991 or later.

Detailed instructions for document submission are available on the FBIJobs website.

Additional Information

This position has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or personal favoritism, unless explicitly authorized by law.