Job Description

Summary

Cyber Targeters leverage advanced tools, datasets, and methods to identify and assess individuals, computer networks, emerging threats, and collection opportunities to advance CIA's cyber mission.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
  • You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
  • You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
  • You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
  • You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
  • For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • And/or at least (5) years of professional experience working across one or more of the following technical and/or analytic disciplines:
    • Computer/Digital Forensics
    • Cyber Security
    • Internet/Web Technology
    • Information Science/Systems
    • Network Security & Engineering
    • Social Network Analysis
    • Emerging Technologies
    • Data Analytics
  • Strong critical thinking skills; advanced research skills; excellent analytic abilities
  • Works well independently and in a team environment
  • Inquisitive and investigative
  • Action-oriented and results-driven
  • Ability to successfully navigate the Internet and mobile environment
  • Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous Intelligence Community experience
  • Advanced STEM degree, preferably in one of the previously identified fields/disciplines
  • Foreign language skills for qualifying languages on the Foreign Language Hiring Priority List
  • Experience with programming and algorithmic techniques

Education

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a STEM discipline, preferably in one of the following disciplines:
    • Computer Science
    • Computer Engineering
    • Network Security/Engineering
    • Cyber Security
    • Computer/Digital Forensics
    • Information Science/Systems
  • At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred

  • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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Date Posted

09/30/2024

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