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# IT Security Documentation Consultant

- **Company:** S R INTERNATIONAL INC
- **Location:** Jackson, MS, United States
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Management, IT Management, Software Vulnerability Management, CIS Benchmarks, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=92e81e399ec59e5e

## About the Role

* Technical Writing experience in Cybersecurity or IT Governance
 * NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
 * NIST SP 800-53
 * IRS Publication 1075
 * CIS Critical Security Controls
 * Security Governance & Risk Management
 * Identity & Access Management (IAM)
 * Incident Response
 * Vulnerability Management
 * Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
 * Vendor Risk Management
 * Security Awareness & Training
 * Policy Lifecycle Management

Preferred Skills

 * Experience writing documentation aligned with NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, and IRS Publication 1075
 * CISSP, CISA, CGRC, Security+, or equivalent certification
 * Information Security Governance Documentation
 * Security Standards & Compliance
 * Document Version Control

## Description

The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) is seeking an experienced IT Security Documentation Consultant (Technical Writer) to develop, revise, and maintain enterprise cybersecurity governance documentation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical writing for IT security, cybersecurity frameworks, security governance, risk management, and policy development while ensuring documentation aligns with industry standards and regulatory requirements., * Develop, maintain, and revise enterprise information security policies and standards.

 * Create technical standards, operational procedures, implementation guides, and security baselines.
 * Produce governance and compliance documentation aligned with cybersecurity frameworks.
 * Review documentation for technical accuracy, consistency, completeness, and enforceability.
 * Collaborate with subject matter experts to document security controls, processes, and governance requirements.
 * Recommend improvements to documentation structure and governance processes.
 * Maintain document version control and support periodic reviews.
 * Create documentation for technical teams, management, auditors, and external reviewers.


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