Technical Writer

Create Synergies Inc.; Pasay; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Create Synergies Inc. in Manila invites a skilled Technical Writer with a focus on cybersecurity to produce reports and intelligence summaries.

You will research threats using OSINT, translate complex findings into clear documents, and support timely intelligence delivery with global teams. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to reporting standards, and the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity/Technical Communication/English/Journalism.
• 2+ years in technical writing or report-intensive roles, or 1+ year in Cyber Threat Intelligence.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Strong writing, editing and documentation abilities.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work rotating or night shifts when required.

Responsibilities

• Research emerging cybersecurity threats using OSINT and internal intelligence platforms.
• Monitor and analyze threat activity including malware, phishing, ransomware, and vulnerabilities.
• Map threat intelligence to MITRE ATT&CK and other frameworks.
• Produce concise, accurate reports for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Document indicators, techniques, and actors using established formats.
• Collaborate with global cybersecurity teams to validate findings and improve reports.
• Interpret raw intelligence into written analysis and improve reporting processes.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Research

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity/Technical Communication/English/Journalism

Tools

Jira

Job description

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a Technical Writer with a strong interest in cybersecurity and cyber threat intelligence to produce high-quality technical reports and intelligence summaries. This role is ideal for professionals with substantial technical writing experience who possess a foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts and are eager to develop expertise in threat intelligence analysis.

The successful candidate will research emerging cyber threats using open-source intelligence (OSINT) and internal intelligence platforms, transform technical findings into clear and actionable reports, and collaborate with global teams to support timely intelligence delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Threat Analysis

• Conduct research on emerging cybersecurity threats using open-source intelligence (OSINT) and internal intelligence platforms.


• Monitor and analyze cyber threat activity, including malware, phishing campaigns, ransomware, software vulnerabilities, and other evolving attack techniques.


• Organize and map threat intelligence to recognized cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and other industry methodologies.


• Maintain awareness of current cybersecurity trends, threat actors, and emerging attack techniques.

Technical Writing & Documentation

• Produce concise, accurate, and well-structured technical reports based on research findings and threat intelligence.


• Translate complex technical information into content that is understandable for both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Document threat indicators, attack techniques, malware, threat actors, and related intelligence using established reporting standards.


• Ensure all reports meet quality standards for accuracy, consistency, and clarity.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with cross-functional and global cybersecurity teams to validate research findings and improve report quality.


• Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions, team discussions, and continuous learning initiatives.


• Provide support for additional research and documentation requirements as business needs evolve.

Process Improvement

• Accurately interpret raw intelligence data and convert it into meaningful written analysis.


• Follow established documentation standards and reporting methodologies.


• Contribute ideas for improving reporting processes, research techniques, and documentation quality.


• Maintain organized documentation and ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Technical Communication, English, Journalism, or a related field.


• Either:


• At least 2 years of professional experience in technical writing, technical documentation, research, risk analysis, due diligence, or another report-intensive role;


• OR


• At least 1 year of experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence or a closely related cybersecurity role.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.


• Strong technical writing, editing, and documentation abilities.


• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Willingness to work rotating or night shifts when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with cyber threat analysis and the current cybersecurity threat landscape.


• Working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.


• Experience conducting Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) research.


• Familiarity with threat intelligence concepts, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and attack techniques.


• Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, PowerShell, or similar).


• Familiarity with issue tracking or collaboration tools such as Jira.


• Awareness of AI-assisted research or writing tools.


• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, GCTI, GCIA, CISSP) are advantageous but not required.

Technical Skills

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.


• Ability to research, analyze, and summarize technical information.


• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including:


• Malware


• Phishing


• Ransomware


• Trojans


• Botnets


• Software vulnerabilities


• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and threat intelligence methodologies.


• Ability to organize technical information into structured, actionable reports.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional written communication and grammar.


• Strong research and analytical mindset.


• High attention to detail and accuracy.


• Curious and eager to continuously learn about cybersecurity.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills.


• Able to work collaboratively within global teams.


• Adaptable and capable of managing multiple assignments under tight deadlines.