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Special Agent - Cybersecurity/Technology Background
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salary
$99,461 - $128,329
per year
Type
Closes
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Job Description
Summary
This FBI Special Agent role focuses on using technology skills to investigate cyber threats like hacking, data theft, and ransomware that endanger national security.
Agents plan investigations, work with other law enforcement, and handle high-stakes actions like arrests while staying physically fit.
It's ideal for tech-savvy professionals with IT experience who want to apply their expertise to real-world crime fighting.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (master's or doctorate) with relevant work experience: 2 years full-time with bachelor's, or 1 year with advanced degree
- Specialized experience in gathering and analyzing data to make decisions
- Experience establishing solutions, assessing vulnerabilities, and managing risks
- Strong organizational skills for planning, prioritizing, and handling complex environments
- Effective oral and written communication for reports, briefings, and information exchange
- Willingness to carry a firearm, use force if necessary, and maintain physical fitness for law enforcement duties
- Background in IT fields like cybersecurity, network security, computer science, software engineering, or digital forensics
Full Job Description
FBI Special Agents apply their professional experience and unique skill sets to their work every day.
Because technology permeates every aspect of what we do, our Special Agents come from all IT backgrounds: network information, cybersecurity, computer science, digital forensics and other technical specialties.
We need professionals experienced in network security, computer science and software engineering to prevent cybercrimes, data theft, ransomware and other attacks to our national security.
All applicants must have two years of full-time work experience and a bachelor's degree or one year of full-time work experience if you have an advanced degree (master's or doctorate degree).All applicants should demonstrate Specialized Experience (SE).SE is defined as: Gathering and analyzing information and data to make proper conclusions or decisions.
Establishing solutions to problems, assessing vulnerabilities, considering risks, and choosing the best outcome. Organizing, planning, and prioritizing various and competing work assignments.
Consistently navigating complex and/or evolving environments. Communicating orally and in writing to prepare and present reports, briefings, and/or exchange information. Major Duties:
Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws. Exercise judgement, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands.
Create and maintain effective liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial and international law enforcement agencies.
Coordinate and/or participate in searches, seizures, and arrests. Carry a firearm and be willing to use force, to include deadly force, if necessary.
Maintain a level of physical fitness to ensure readiness required to perform law enforcement duties.
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