Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Cybersecurity Talent Initiative


The Cybersecurity Talent Initiative is recruiting the next cadre of cybersecurity leaders to protect our nation’s digital infrastructure from global threats. Recent graduates in cybersecurity-related fields are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity to launch their cybersecurity careers while gaining federal cyber work experience and leadership development training. Participants make an immediate difference protecting the nation and our digital economy, while building their networks and leadership skills. After pursuing a cybersecurityrelated undergraduate or advanced degree, program participants will:

  • Work for two years in a full-time cybersecurity role at a federal agency.
  • Receive leadership and professional development training, supplemented by technical training from our program partner, CyberVista.
  • Gain access to a cyber industry mentor and a network of cross-sector cyber professionals.
Program Eligibility

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Current enrollment at or recent graduation from an accredited educational institution in an undergraduate or graduate cybersecurity-related degree program
  • Completion of a cyber-related major degree (for example, computer science, engineering, information science or mathematics) with an expected graduation date between January 2022 and August 2024.
  • Superior academic achievement
Applications will open on Aug. 21, 2023, and close on Nov. 8, 2023. Offers will be made during the spring and summer of 2024.

For more information, contact: info@cybertalentinitiative.org