Social Engineering Analyst - 17913

Seneca Resources; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking a detail-oriented Social Engineering Analyst to support an enterprise-wide cybersecurity and human risk program. You will plan, execute, monitor, and analyze simulated social engineering campaigns to strengthen employee security awareness and resilience against evolving threats.

The ideal candidate has experience with phishing and smishing simulations, with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant professional experience in cybersecurity, information security, security awareness, or related technical operations.
• Hands-on experience supporting phishing simulations, social engineering exercises, or security awareness campaigns.
• Understanding of phishing, smishing, email-based threats, and common social engineering techniques.
• Experience with campaign configuration, scheduling, targeting, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to validate data, identify trends, and interpret campaign results.
• Experience preparing operational reports, metrics, dashboards, or management presentations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly when managing recurring campaigns and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple business units.
• Ability to follow established procedures, manage multiple priorities, and escal
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly enterprise-wide phishing campaigns and quarterly privileged-user phishing campaigns.
• Coordinate and execute quarterly enterprise smishing (SMS phishing) campaigns.
• Support customized social engineering simulation campaigns requested by various business units.
• Configure campaign scenarios, email templates, targeting lists, schedules, and supporting materials using established procedures.
• Coordinate campaign timelines, stakeholder requirements, approvals, and launch activities.
• Perform pre-launch quality assurance to validate campaign configurations, targeting accuracy, and supporting content.
• Monitor active campaigns, troubleshoot operational issues, and escalation technical concerns when necessary.
• Collect, validate, and analyze campaign results, identifying trends, anomalies, and areas requiring additional review.
• Prepare recurring Key Risk Indicator (KRI), Key Performance Indicator (KPI), and management reports.
• Maintain historical campaign metrics, operational records, procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Communications and Security Awareness Training teams to support employee engagement and cybersecurity awareness initiatives.
• Ensure consistent execution and documentation of recurring enterprise social engineering activities.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Phishing simulations

Social engineering

Campaign configuration

Data analytics

Reporting

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Social Engineering Analyst

Position Title:

Social Engineering Analyst

Location:

Vienna, VA or Pensacola, FL (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)

Clearance Requirements:

No security clearance required

Position Status:

Contract

Pay Rate

• Vienna, VA: $50–$57/hour
• Pensacola, FL: $45–$50/hour

Position Description

Seneca Resources is seeking a detail-oriented Social Engineering Analyst to support an enterprise-wide cybersecurity and human risk management program. This role focuses on planning, executing, monitoring, and analyzing simulated social engineering campaigns designed to strengthen employee security awareness and assess organizational resilience against evolving cyber threats.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting phishing, smishing, and other social engineering simulations, along with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Working within established procedures and security frameworks, you will help ensure recurring campaigns are executed accurately, consistently, and effectively.

This is an excellent opportunity for a cybersecurity professional looking to develop expertise in security awareness, human risk management, and enterprise cybersecurity operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute monthly enterprise-wide phishing campaigns and quarterly privileged-user phishing campaigns.
• Coordinate and execute quarterly enterprise smishing (SMS phishing) campaigns.
• Support customized social engineering simulation campaigns requested by various business units.
• Configure campaign scenarios, email templates, targeting lists, schedules, and supporting materials using established procedures.
• Coordinate campaign timelines, stakeholder requirements, approvals, and launch activities.
• Perform pre-launch quality assurance to validate campaign configurations, targeting accuracy, and supporting content.
• Monitor active campaigns, troubleshoot operational issues, and escalation technical concerns when necessary.
• Collect, validate, and analyze campaign results, identifying trends, anomalies, and areas requiring additional review.
• Prepare recurring Key Risk Indicator (KRI), Key Performance Indicator (KPI), and management reports.
• Maintain historical campaign metrics, operational records, procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Communications and Security Awareness Training teams to support employee engagement and cybersecurity awareness initiatives.
• Ensure consistent execution and documentation of recurring enterprise social engineering activities.

Required Skills/Education

• 5–10 years of relevant professional experience in cybersecurity, information security, security awareness, or related technical operations.
• Hands-on experience supporting phishing simulations, social engineering exercises, or security awareness campaigns.
• Understanding of phishing, smishing, email-based threats, and common social engineering techniques.
• Experience with campaign configuration, scheduling, targeting, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to validate data, identify trends, and interpret campaign results.
• Experience preparing operational reports, metrics, dashboards, or management presentations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly when managing recurring campaigns and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple business units.
• Ability to follow established procedures, manage multiple priorities, and escal
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise phishing simulation or security awareness platforms.
• Familiarity with human risk management programs and enterprise security awareness initiatives.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity risk metrics, KRIs, KPIs, and governance reporting.
• Exposure to vulnerability awareness, threat simulations, or cybersecurity education programs.
• Experience working within large enterprise or financial services environments.

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm; we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path.

Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the w