Cybersecurity Special Agent — National Security Investigations

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 94,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The FBI is inviting individuals with a cybersecurity background to become special agents. This role blends technical expertise with investigative work, offering a path to protect national security while collaborating with elite professionals tackling cyber threats. Candidates must be a U.S.

citizen with a bachelor’s degree (preferably in CS, engineering, data science or IT). Willingness to travel and eligibility for a Top Secret SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS, engineering, data science, IT, or related field.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain Top Secret SCI clearance.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, data science, information technology, or related field

Job description

The FBI is inviting individuals with a cybersecurity background to become special agents. This role blends technical expertise with investigative work, offering a path to protect national security while collaborating with elite professionals tackling cyber threats. Candidates must be a U.S.

citizen with a bachelor’s degree (preferably in CS, engineering, data science or IT). Willingness to travel and eligibility for a Top Secret SCI clearance is required.