Special Agent: Engineering Expert for Cyber Investigations

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

Job summary

The FBI seeks engineering-minded professionals to become special agents, where thinking, analysis, and action shape national security. You’ll leverage an engineering background to investigate cyber, fraud, and violent crimes, building patterns from complex data and coordinating with multiple agencies.

As an FBI special agent, you must be a U.S. citizen, willing to travel, and able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher (preferably in engineering or related field) from a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI Clearance.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must meet the FBI Employment Eligibility requirements.

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

Complex data

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related field

Job description

The FBI seeks engineering-minded professionals to become special agents, where thinking, analysis, and action shape national security. You’ll leverage an engineering background to investigate cyber, fraud, and violent crimes, building patterns from complex data and coordinating with multiple agencies.

As an FBI special agent, you must be a U.S. citizen, willing to travel, and able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance.