Senior Compliance Writer: PKI & SOC 2 Focus

HID; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Annual leave

Career development

Job summary

HID is seeking a Senior Technical Writer in Salt Lake City to maintain compliance and technical documentation, ensuring alignment with regulatory and internal controls. You will audit, update, and create materials, collaborating with technical staff and compliance partners to address gaps and simplify complex concepts for varied audiences.

You will support audits, manage governance, and develop templates and standards to promote clarity and consistency across HID’s documentation landscape.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of professional/technical writing experience in computer security or related fields.
• Ability to translate complex tech into clear, accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Experience supporting policy, process, and compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain compliance and technical documentation to meet regulatory requirements.
• Provide input on CP/CPS for PKI programs and serve as policy contact.
• Audit existing documents for accuracy, gaps, and framework alignment (SOC 2, security policies).
• Translate complex concepts into concise content for technical and non-technical readers.
• Maintain version control and document governance with periodic policy reviews.
• Support internal/external audits with documentation updates and evidence.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update documents proactively.
• Create templates, style guides, and standards for consistency.
• Coordinate reviews with compliance, risk, security, and leadership for timely publication.
• Maintain repositories and ensure content is searchable and accessible.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Technical writing experience

PDF/HTML help deliverables

Engagement in technical discussions

Education

B.A. in English/Journalism/Communications

Tools

JIRA

Git

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

HID is seeking a Senior Technical Writer in Salt Lake City to maintain compliance and technical documentation, ensuring alignment with regulatory and internal controls. You will audit, update, and create materials, collaborating with technical staff and compliance partners to address gaps and simplify complex concepts for varied audiences.

You will support audits, manage governance, and develop templates and standards to promote clarity and consistency across HID’s documentation landscape.