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.
Duties
As a Cyber Targeter at CIA, you will effectively leverage the most advanced cyber tools, datasets, and methodologies to analyze all-source information, generate operational leads, drive successful operations, disrupt threats, and advance CIA's cyber mission priorities. Cyber Targeters are investigative, pragmatic, and mission driven. Working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you will identify the individuals, computer networks, emerging threats, cyber vulnerabilities, and collection opportunities that will transform intelligence and advance US national security interests in the cyber domain.
Opportunities may exist for domestic and foreign travel, as well as technical and specialized training.
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
Benefits
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This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/cyber-targeter/, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.
Next steps
After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.
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