Michael B. Steinbach, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Miami office, is returning to Washington to take a top job fighting counter-terrorism, the Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
The 47-year-old will be promoted to deputy assistant director in the counter-terrorism division, where he had previously worked.
Steinbach, whose departure date has not yet been determined, took the Miami job in February 2013.
He currently leads about 800 employees in the Miami Division, which covers nine counties.
His replacement has been decided but the name has not been released yet, the Sun Sentinel reported.