Cyber Technical Writer

Peraton; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Cyber Technical Writer to support a DoD-focused PMO in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role translates highly technical cyber concepts into clear, compliant documentation for engineers, analysts, and leadership while meeting federal standards.

Responsibilities include developing SSPs, CONOPS, RMF artifacts, and cyber playbooks; coordinating with SMEs; and producing briefs, memos, and performance reports in a fast-paced mission environment.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Proven experience in technical writing within cybersecurity, intelligence, defense, or federal environments.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information from SMEs into structured documentation.
• Excellent editing, grammar, and communication skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Experience supporting PMOs or large federal programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain advanced technical documentation including SSPs, CONOPS, SOPs, RMF artifacts, and cyber playbooks.
• Translate complex cybersecurity concepts into clear content for diverse stakeholders.
• Produce program briefs, decision memos, minutes, and risk/performance reports aligned with DoD frameworks.
• Collaborate with cyber SMEs and engineers to validate accuracy and reflect current configurations.
• Ensure compliance with DoD/NIST standards and security policies.
• Create classified and unclassified documentation with proper handling procedures.
• Develop executive communications including intelligence summaries and risk assessments.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews for clarity, accuracy, and PMO/style guidance.
• Mentor junior writers and contribute to documentation standards across the PMO.
• Assist in proposal development with technical volumes and past performance narratives.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Technical writing

RMF/NIST knowledge

Independent worker

Stakeholder communication

Education

BS/BA in a related field

MS/MA acceptable with +4 years experience

Tools

Confluence

SharePoint

Visio

Jira

MS Office Suite

Job description

Cyber Technical Writer

Job Locations: US-MD-Annapolis Junction

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Cyber Technical Writer to support our customer onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. The Cyber Technical Writer for this position serves as the Programs documentation specialist supporting complex cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense programs within a Program Management Office (PMO). This role translates highly technical cyber, systems engineering, and security operations information into clear, accurate, and missionaligned documentation for technical, operational, and executive audiences. The writer works closely with cyber analysts, engineers, ISSOs, program managers, and intelligence professionals to ensure all artifacts meet federal, DoD, and IC standards. This role supports engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and program management teams by producing clear, accurate, and compliant documentation that meets customer, contractual, and regulatory requirements. Writers will work independently with minimal oversight, contribute to documentation strategy, and ensures consistency and quality across all deliverables.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain advanced technical documentation including system security plans (SSPs), CONOPS, SOPs, RMF artifacts, cyber operational playbooks, architecture descriptions, and intelligencedriven reports.
• Translate complex cybersecurity and intelligence concepts -including threat analysis, defensive cyber operations, incident response, and system vulnerabilities-into clear, digestible content for diverse stakeholders.
• Support PMO governance by producing program briefs, decision memos, meeting minutes, milestone documentation, CDRL requirements, risk registers, and performance reporting aligned with federal and DoD acquisition frameworks.
• Collaborate with cyber-SMEs and engineering teams to gather technical data, validate accuracy, and ensure documentation reflects current system configurations, security controls, and mission requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal and DoD standards such as NIST SP 80053, RMF, ICDs, DoDI 8510.01, and agencyspecific cybersecurity policies.
• Create classified and unclassified documentation following strict security handling procedures, version control, and dissemination protocols.
• Develop communication materials for executive leadership, including intelligence summaries, cyber posture updates, risk assessments, and strategic program messaging.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure clarity, consistency, technical accuracy, and adherence to PMO and agency style guides.
• Mentor junior writers and contribute to documentation standards, templates, and best practices across the PMO.
• Support proposal development by drafting technical volumes, past performance narratives, and cyber capability descriptions.
  • Oversee preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts
• Develops, writes, and edits complex technical documentation for systems, products, and programs within Peraton's missionfocused environment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; will consider 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a BS/BA degree
• Proven experience in technical writing within cybersecurity, intelligence, defense, or federal environments.
• Demonstrated ability to write for highly technical cyber domains, including network security, cloud security, cyber operations, threat intelligence, and defensive tools.
• Strong understanding of RMF, NIST controls, DoD cybersecurity policies, and intelligence community documentation requirements.
• Experience supporting a Program Management Office or largescale federal program.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information from SMEs and convert it into structured, highquality documentation.
• Exceptional editing, grammar, and communication skills with the ability to tailor content for technical and executive audiences.
• Proficiency with documentation tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, Visio, Jira, and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently at a senior level, manage multiple priorities, and deliver highquality products under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting cyber defense operations centers (CDOCs), SOCs, or intelligence analysis teams.
• Familiarity with classified networks, crossdomain solutions, and secure information handling.
• Background in DoD acquisition, IC mission support, or federal cybersecurity programs.
• Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CEH, CCSP, or technical writing credentials.
• Experience developing documentation for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GovCloud).
• Prior work with defense contractors, federal agencies, or intelligence community organizations.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.