Special Agent: Cybersecurity/Technology Background

Specialties

Your background in cybersecurity and technology has already shaped how you think, how you process information, and approach problems. You’ve built a strong foundation in SQL, Python (programming language), and JavaScript by learning to interpret information, connect details, and make sense of complex situations. This includes experience with C (programming language), machine learning, and deep learning, where focus, adaptability, and sound judgment are required.

How You Can Make a Difference

At the FBI, that foundation becomes something more. What you’ve learned to recognize as data, patterns, or signals becomes evidence. What you’ve mastered within your field becomes insight. What you’ve supported becomes something you’re trusted to own.

Major Duties

• Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws, cybersecurity, and public safety.
• Exercise judgment, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands.
• Create and maintain effective liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain a level of physical fitness to ensure the readiness required to perform 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 travel as required.
• Must meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility requirements.

Education

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher (preferably in computer science, engineering, data science, information technology, or a related field) from a U.S. accredited college or university. All degrees must be verified by submitting college transcripts.

Salary

Pay level for this position: $93,749.00 - $133,200.00
Salary is commensurate with base, locality, and availability pay.

Application

To apply, click the “Apply” button to be directed to the FBIJobs Careers website. Follow the step-by-step process to submit your interest. You must complete all sections of the form AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED to successfully submit your interest. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates, must not exceed two (2) pages. Other supporting documents include college transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement, and for veterans, DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other nonmerit factors.