Special Agent with Cybersecurity and Technology Expertise

Job Overview

This opportunity is a federal civilian hiring freeze exception, aimed at professionals with a cybersecurity background who aspire to become FBI special agents. This role goes beyond applying technical skills, offering chances to further enhance analytic and investigative abilities working on high-impact cases involving national security threats, cyberattacks, terrorism, and fraud. The position encourages continuous learning and collaboration among elite professionals, utilizing advanced investigative tools and technology.

Key Duties

• Lead investigations addressing potential breaches of federal law in cybersecurity and public safety domains.
• Apply initiative and resourcefulness to meet the complex demands of investigative work.
• Develop and sustain productive relationships with law enforcement partners at federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international levels.
• Maintain physical conditioning to satisfy the fitness requirements essential for law enforcement responsibilities.

Candidate Prerequisites

• Candidates must possess U.S. citizenship.
• Eligibility to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance is mandatory.
• Willingness to travel as the role demands.
• Must meet the FBI's standard employment eligibility criteria.

Educational Qualifications

Applicants are required to have completed at least a bachelor's degree from a U.S.-accredited institution. Preferred fields include computer science, engineering, data science, information technology, or related disciplines. Submission of official college transcripts for degree verification is compulsory.

Application Guidelines

• Submit a focused resume, limiting to two pages, emphasizing pertinent experience with start/end dates.
• Include supplemental documents as applicable, such as college transcripts and veteran status documentation (e.g., DD 214, SF-15, VA letter dated 1991 or later).

Compensation

The salary range for this position spans $93,749 to $133,200 annually. Total pay will be set based on base salary, locality, and availability pay factors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The FBI is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or personal favoritism.