Engineer to FBI Special Agent - Cybersecurity

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

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks an engineer-turned special agent who will apply analytical thinking to national security investigations and cyber threat response. You will leverage technical expertise to identify patterns, support complex inquiries, and collaborate across agencies in high-stakes environments.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens, capable of obtaining a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance, and willing to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Engineering background preferred for special agent roles.
• Transcripts must verify all degrees.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (engineering preferred)

Job description

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks an engineer-turned special agent who will apply analytical thinking to national security investigations and cyber threat response. You will leverage technical expertise to identify patterns, support complex inquiries, and collaborate across agencies in high-stakes environments.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens, capable of obtaining a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance, and willing to travel.