Social Engineering Analyst - Phishing & Security Awareness

Job Description

We're Hiring: Social Engineering Analyst | Cybersecurity

Location: Vienna, VA or Pensacola, FL (Hybrid)

Duration: 6–7 Months (Possibility of Extension)

Job Type: Contract

We are seeking a detail-oriented Social Engineering Analyst to support an enterprise cybersecurity program focused on phishing, smishing, and social engineering simulations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a cybersecurity professional interested in security awareness, human risk management, and defensive security operations.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Execute monthly enterprise phishing and quarterly privileged-user phishing campaigns.
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• Support quarterly enterprise smishing campaigns and customized social engineering exercises.
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• Configure campaign scenarios, templates, target audiences, schedules, and supporting materials.
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• Coordinate campaign timelines, stakeholder requirements, approvals, and launch activities.
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• Perform pre-launch quality checks, monitor active campaigns, and troubleshoot or escalate issues.
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• Analyze campaign results, identify trends and anomalies, and prepare performance reports.
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• Support KPI/KRI reporting and maintain historical campaign metrics and documentation.
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• Collaborate with cybersecurity, Communications, and Training teams on awareness initiatives.
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Required / Preferred Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline preferred. Relevant experience may substitute.
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• Cybersecurity experience with an interest in social engineering, phishing simulations, or security awareness.
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• Hands-on experience executing or supporting phishing/smishing campaigns is strongly preferred.
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• Experience with operational reporting, data validation, and performance metrics.
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• Strong attention to detail, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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• Security+, CySA+, or equivalent certification is a plus.
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Why Consider This Opportunity?

Be part of an enterprise cybersecurity initiative that helps strengthen organizational security awareness, improve human risk management, and protect against evolving social engineering threats.

Interested or know someone who would be a good fit?

Please share your updated resume or reach out directly to discuss this opportunity.