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Social Engineering Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

System One Holdings, LLC

IoT Engineer

Merrifield, VA · On-site

$80/hr

Perform security research, analysis, and testing via threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and/or social engineering across a wide variety of applications, platforms, and ...

Altus Consulting Corp

Penetration Tester

Herndon, VA · On-site

... social engineering, and offensive security tooling to execute simulated attacks against our clients' networks and subsidiaries spanning the globe.If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of ...

EM Key Solutions

Red Cyber Operator

Lorton, VA

Expertise in antivirus evasion, EDR evasion, offensive infrastructure, phishing and social engineering campaigns, and/or penetration testing of critical infrastructure, networking, IoT, and wireless ...

EM Key Solutions Inc

Red Cyber Operator

Lorton, VA · On-site

Expertise in antivirus evasion, EDR evasion, offensive infrastructure, phishing and social engineering campaigns, and/or penetration testing of critical infrastructure, networking, IoT, and wireless ...

EM Key Solutions Inc

Red Cyber Operator

Lorton, VA · On-site

Expertise in antivirus evasion, EDR evasion, offensive infrastructure, phishing and social engineering campaigns, and/or penetration testing of critical infrastructure, networking, IoT, and wireless ...

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS

Licensed Social Worker

Annandale, VA · On-site

$53K - $87K/yr

School Counselor / Licensed Social Worker ~ Special Education Position Type: Full-time (10-month ... Assists in the development of individualized educational/behavioral programming for some students ...

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How much do social engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for social engineering in Virginia is $75,611.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $90,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is social engineering?

A Social Engineering job typically involves manipulating or influencing people to disclose confidential information, often for security testing or ethical hacking purposes. Professionals in this role study human psychology, exploit security weaknesses, and test an organization's vulnerability to phishing, pretexting, and other deceptive tactics. Ethical social engineers work to improve cybersecurity by identifying and strengthening weak points in human-based security protocols.

What are some common challenges faced by social engineering professionals in their daily work?

Social Engineering professionals often navigate the challenge of balancing ethical testing practices with organizational trust, ensuring that their methods expose vulnerabilities without causing undue alarm. They must stay updated on evolving tactics and countermeasures, as threat actors continually develop new strategies for bypassing security. Collaboration with IT, HR, and management teams is essential for clear communication and effective training. This dynamic environment requires adaptability, discretion, and a commitment to ethical standards as well as ongoing professional development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in social engineering, and why are they important?

To succeed in a Social Engineering role, you need a deep understanding of human psychology, information security principles, and risk assessment, often supported by a degree in cybersecurity or related certifications such as CEH or Security+. Familiarity with social engineering toolkits, phishing simulation platforms, and incident response systems is often required. Excellent communication, observation, and persuasive skills help build trust and effectively identify vulnerabilities. These skills are crucial for ethically testing and strengthening an organization’s defenses against human-based security threats.

What are the most commonly searched types of Social Engineering jobs in Virginia?

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Infographic showing various Social Engineering job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $75,611 per year, or $36.4 per hour.

Cyber Network Operations (CNO) Advisor

Veros Technologies, LLC

Reston, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Working with Veros
Driven by technical excellence and uncompromising principles, Veros Technologies' mission is to solve our clients' toughest technical challenges while being set apart in our actions. A key element that separates us is our dedication to giving back; by partnering with and serving strategic organizations, Veros aims to make a lasting impact in our communities, nation, and abroad.
Why You Matter
Veros delivers innovative cyber security, data analytics, operational engineering and technical operations consulting services to enable Intelligence Community programs and operations. As a Cyber Network Operations (CNO) Advisor, you will be responsible for directly supporting the management and fulfillment of the customer's long-term TDY cyber mission requirements. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this posting; placement is dependent upon experience level and contract requirements.
Required
Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Poly
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship
Travel: Ability to support 30-90 day OCONUS rotational deployments (candidates are not required to live in the Northern Virginia / Washington Metro Area and are able to take time off in between deployments).
Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in areas such as: offensive computer operations, computer network operations, computer network defense, or computer network exploitation;
  • Understanding of client relationships, including determining needs, learning expectations, and demonstrating commitment to delivering quality results.
  • Understanding of all phases of adversary emulation operations including passive and active reconnaissance, social engineering, exploitation, post-exploitation, covert techniques, lateral movement, data exfiltration, and data exploitation.
  • Experience with vulnerability enumeration and exploitation frameworks, including NMAP, Kali, Burp Suite Pro, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Armitage, and PowerSploit.
  • Knowledgeable in offensive cybersecurity roles, such as malware development, reverse engineering, red teaming, penetration testing (e.g., web, infrastructure, cloud), purple team exercises in cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Technical proficiency in several of the following areas:
    • Operating systems fundamentals (Windows and/or Unix/Linux)
    • System administration (Windows and/or Unix/Linux)
    • Network security, administration, traffic analysis
    • Penetration testing/Red Team/Blue Team
    • Incident response and Computer forensics
    • Vulnerability and malware analysis
    • Scripting and/or programming

Desired
Experience performing similar roles within the Federal Intelligence Community;
Proficiency scripting/programming in various languages such as Python, Bash, Java, PowerShell, or C# with the ability to create and customize tools and craft custom exploits for proof-of-concept code;
Desired Professional Certifications: Offensive Security Certifications (OSCP, OSCE, OSWP, OSWE, OSEE), SANS GIAC Certifications (GPEN, GWAP, GPYC, GXPN, GSE), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH);
Experience with collection management processes, capabilities, technical targeting, and reporting.
Veros recognizes that a company is nothing without well-cared for employees and an incredible culture. We cultivate an encouraging and collaborative company environment and hold numerous company events throughout the year. Veros also offers competitive salaries and industry-leading benefits. At Veros Technologies, we embrace people of all different backgrounds and are an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applicants should follow the online application instructions provided for this job posting. If, however, an applicant is unable to complete the online process due to a disability, the applicant should contact the company directly for accommodation.
For more information, please see our Careers page at: http://verostech.com/careers or contact us at: [email protected].

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