Engineering Expert to Federal Special Agent — Cyber Focus

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

Job summary

The FBI seeks engineers transitioning to the special agent career, leveraging analytical thinking and data-driven problem solving to protect national security through investigations of cyber threats, fraud, and violent crime. You will plan and conduct investigations, maintain physical readiness, and collaborate with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international partners.

A bachelor’s degree or higher is required; transcripts must be provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Engineering background is preferred but not required.
• All degrees must be verified by submitting college transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct investigations of potential federal law violations, cybersecurity, and public safety.
• Exercise judgment, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands.
• Maintain liaison with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement agencies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher (engineering preferred)

Job description

The FBI seeks engineers transitioning to the special agent career, leveraging analytical thinking and data-driven problem solving to protect national security through investigations of cyber threats, fraud, and violent crime. You will plan and conduct investigations, maintain physical readiness, and collaborate with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international partners.

A bachelor’s degree or higher is required; transcripts must be provided.