Technical Writer (m / f / d)

Belden Inc.; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in connectivity and security is seeking a Technical Writer to develop and maintain quality documentation for IT and OT systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of certification standards and a strong background in technical writing. The role offers hybrid work options, flexible hours, and a commitment to diversity and sustainability.

Leistungen

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave benefits

Paid leave for volunteer work

Frequent training opportunities

Professional talent management

Corporate health and well-being initiatives

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience as a Technical Writer for IT security.
• Knowledge of IEC 62443-4-2, Common Criteria, or BSI IT baseline.
• Team player with ability to present complex content.

Aufgaben

• Creating and maintaining documentation for IT and OT systems.
• Collaborating with development and IT security departments.
• Preparing documentation for certification processes.

Kenntnisse

Technical documentation

Certification standards

Collaboration

Technical writing

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Ausbildung

Degree in a technology field

Tools

RST reStructuredText

Confluence

XML editors

Jobbeschreibung

You will make an impact in the following way :

• Creating, maintaining, and ensuring the quality of technical documentation for security-critical IT and OT systems
• Documenting for certification processes (e.g., Security Target, TOE documentation, architecture and design descriptions)
• Close collaboration with departments such as development, IT security, and external certification bodies
• Preparing complex technical content according to the norms and requirements of relevant certification authorities
• Supporting audits and reviews through structured and complete documentation

What you will bring :

• Education – A degree in a technology field, IT, sciences, or comparable qualifications
• Experience – 3+ years of experience as a Technical Writer for software products, preferably in the field of IT security or networking
• Knowledge & skills – Experience with certification standards is a must, preferably knowledge of IEC 62443-4-2, Common Criteria (ISO / IEC 15408), or BSI IT baseline, very good understanding of technical contexts and the ability to present complex content in an understandable manner, experience with documentation tools (e.g., RST reStructuredText, Confluence, XML editors)
• Personality – Team player with the ability to grasp complex issues quickly
• Language proficiency – Fluency in English and German

Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together.

Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. We offer you hybrid and remote work practices where feasible, flexible working hours, an employee stock purchase plan, parental leave benefits, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, multiple and frequent training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health and well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability.