FBI wants you to become a cyber agent

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http://www.networkworld.com/article/2863395/security0/fbi-wants-you-to-become-a-cyber-agent.html

By Michael Cooney
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Network World
Jan 5, 2015

With its increased emphasis on Internet crime it might come as small 
surprise the FBI is now looking to bulk –up its cyber agent workforce.

The agency in a job posting that is open until Jan. 20 said it has “many 
vacancies” for cyber special agents to investigate all manner of cyber 
crimes from website hacks and data theft to botnets and denial of service 
attacks.

To keep pace with the evolving threat, the Bureau is appealing to 
experienced and certified cyber experts to consider joining the FBI to 
apply their well-honed tradecraft as cyber special agents, the agency 
stated.

Key requirements to be a special agent include passing a rigorous 
background check and fitness test. Agents must be at least 23 and no older 
than 37. Prospective cyber special agents are expected to meet the same 
threshold as special agents, but also have a wealth of experience in 
computers and technology. Preferred backgrounds include computer 
programming and security, database administration, malware analysis, 
digital forensics, and even ethical hacking. An extensive list of 
sought-after backgrounds and certifications can be seen on the job 
posting, the FBI noted.

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