Cyber Security Technical Writer
NewGen Technologies
Arlington, VA, United States
2 days ago
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Job source
Tech stack
Microsoft Word
Agile Methodology
Systems Engineering
Software Documentation
Cyber Security
Information Security Management
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft PowerPoint
Test Scripts
SC Clearance
Job description
- Develop and review technical communications deliverables including engineering documentation, operational procedures, plans, action reports, and meeting minutes, coordinating with engineering teams to obtain necessary input data.
- Prepare, review, edit, and maintain program technical documents including software and system engineering documents, CONOPS, test reports, user documentation, implementation documentation, etc.
- Create, review, edit and maintain technical drawings
Requirements
- US Citizenship; Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI
- Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in English, Business or related, or 7+ years technical writing and editing experience with a high school diploma
- 5+ years of technical writing experience including developing communications deliverables plans, action reports, and meeting minutes for internal and external cyber audiences
- Experience with creating and maintaining information system security documentation and SOPs
- Excellent hands-on experience with Microsoft Office including MS Word, PowerPoint and Visio or related tools
- Fluid technical writing and editing skills, including the use of AP Style
- Ability to research and analyze complex technical material and break it down into concise, compelling copy that engages the reader
- Ability to work under pressure with clients, federal leads and subject matter experts in a fast-paced cybersecurity environment
- Ability to capture meeting discussions at a rapid pace using either shorthand and/or typing fast
Desired Skills
- Experience working in a cyber or an IT environment
- Experience with creating technical briefings including executive leadership briefings
- Familiarity with cybersecurity communications language and subject matter
- Experience with software or agile development methodologies
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