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# Cyber Security Technical Writer

- **Company:** NewGen Technologies
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Software Documentation, Cyber Security, Information Security Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Test Scripts, SC Clearance
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8921847/cyber-security-technical-writer

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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