Engineering Expert to FBI Special Agent - Cyber

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

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) invites engineers to transition into a Special Agent career where critical thinking, data analysis, and fast decision making shape national security. You’ll leverage analytical skills to identify patterns, support investigations, and protect public safety while collaborating across agencies and disciplines.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens, ready to travel, and able to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Engineering or related field preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain TS SCI clearance.

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 thinking

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (engineering preferred)

Job description

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) invites engineers to transition into a Special Agent career where critical thinking, data analysis, and fast decision making shape national security. You’ll leverage analytical skills to identify patterns, support investigations, and protect public safety while collaborating across agencies and disciplines.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens, ready to travel, and able to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.