Cybersecurity Technical Report Writer

Security1stconsulting; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Security1stconsulting is seeking a Technical Report Writer / Documentation Specialist in Newport News, VA. The role requires producing client-facing deliverables, including final assessment reports and weekly status updates, working with penetration testers and analysts to translate findings into documentation for leadership and IT staff.

You will format deliverables for dual audiences, maintain project timelines, and prepare briefing materials for kickoff, close-out, and final report

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical writing in cybersecurity, IT, or government contracting.
• Ability to translate security findings into clear language for non-technical audiences.
• Experience producing formal deliverable reports, not just internal documentation.
• Strong attention to detail—accuracy in findings documentation affects remediation decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and standard project documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Produce final assessment reports for seven service areas, including exec summaries, findings, business impact, and remediation guidance.
• Write weekly or bi-weekly status reports detailing project progress and initial findings.
• Format all deliverables for dual audiences—non-technical leadership and technical IT staff.
• Maintain the master project timeline and Gantt chart, tracking milestones and deviations.
• Prepare briefing materials for kickoff, close-out, and final report presentations.
• Organize and package final files for formal contract close-out handoff.
• Collaborate with penetration testers, analysts, and the Project Manager to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Technical writing

Translate technical findings

Report production

Microsoft Word proficiency

Attention to detail

Gantt charts

Tools

Gantt charts

Job description

Security1stconsulting is seeking a Technical Report Writer / Documentation Specialist in Newport News, VA. The role requires producing client-facing deliverables, including final assessment reports and weekly status updates, working with penetration testers and analysts to translate findings into documentation for leadership and IT staff.

You will format deliverables for dual audiences, maintain project timelines, and prepare briefing materials for kickoff, close-out, and final report