Candidates should meet the following education and experience requirements: Master's degree pathway : A Master's and Bachelor's degree, each in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field, plus substantial relevant technical experience beyond academic coursework, typically equivalent to at least nine months of full-time experience, gained through internships, co-ops, non-coursework research, professional employment, or comparable experience. Alternative technical pathway: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in another field, plus substantial relevant professional or research experience, typically three or more years, and a strong record of technical accomplishment in one or more of the technical areas listed below , demonstrating preparation comparable to the pathways above.