FBI Special Agent: Cybersecurity/IT Expertise

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an FBI special agent with information security and SIEM tools experience, you'll directly impact national security. By harnessing your background to transition into federal law enforcement, you can help shape the Bureau’s approach to safeguarding our nation. At the FBI, you will have the opportunity to channel your networking, CompTIA certifications, or ethical hacking expertise to disrupt public corruption, organized crime, civil rights violations, and more. From conducting high-stakes investigations to leveraging your depth of knowledge in threat detection and vulnerability analysis to safeguard critical systems, your unique skills are essential to investigating crimes that affect communities nationwide. Your transition from a specialized career to a special agent role will be transformative as you employ your expertise to tackle national security challenges in innovative ways. Dive into investigations and collaborative problem-solving, where your insights in cyber defense or encryption can help solve complex cases and build trust within communities as you investigate white-collar crimes that erode public trust. Every day brings new challenges that demand your adaptability and resilience, but you’re not alone in this journey. The Bureau matches your dedication with a commitment to professional growth, a supportive work environment, and a robust benefits package that prioritizes you. Unlock your next achievement and begin a rewarding career with the nation’s premier law enforcement agency: the FBI.

SALARY LEVEL

Pay level for this position:

• $97,300.00–$125,543.00

Salary is commensurate with experience and location. Upon graduation, new special agent salaries plus AVP range from $81,243.00–$129,717.00.

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.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S.-accredited college or university.

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 (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other nonmerit factors.