Senior Cyber Technical Writer — TS/SCI Clearance

SandyMacEvolution; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 175,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

SandyMacEvolution in Maryland is seeking a Cyber Technical Writer to support complex cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense programs. You will translate highly technical information into clear, mission-aligned documentation spanning SSPs, CONOPS, SOPs, and RMF artifacts.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, extensive federal-writing experience, and the ability to tailor content for technical, operational, and executive audiences.

Qualifications

• Current/active TS/SCI clearance.
• Extensive technical-writing experience in cybersecurity, intelligence, defense, or federal environments.
• Ability to write for technical cyber domains such as 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 PMO or large-scale federal program.
• Ability to synthesize complex SME input into structured, high-quality technical documentation.
• Exceptional editing, grammar, written communication, and audience-tailoring skills.
• Proficiency with tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, Visio, Jira, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently at a senior level and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Preferred: DoD/IC-related credentials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain advanced technical documentation (SSPs, CONOPS, SOPs, RMF artifacts).
• Translate cybersecurity concepts for technical, operational, and executive audiences.
• Support PMO governance through briefs, decision memoranda, meeting minutes, and reports.
• Collaborate with cyber SMEs, engineers, ISSOs, program managers, and intelligence professionals to validate accuracy.
• Create and manage classified and unclassified documentation with proper security handling.
• Develop executive communications and risk assessments.
• Mentor junior writers and contribute to standards and templates.
• Support proposal development and illustrative materials.

Skills

Technical writing

Cybersecurity

RMF knowledge

NIST controls

PMO experience

Editing/writing

Confluence

SharePoint

Visio

Jira

Microsoft Office

Tools

Confluence

SharePoint

Visio

Jira

Microsoft Office

Job description

SandyMacEvolution in Maryland is seeking a Cyber Technical Writer to support complex cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense programs. You will translate highly technical information into clear, mission-aligned documentation spanning SSPs, CONOPS, SOPs, and RMF artifacts.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, extensive federal-writing experience, and the ability to tailor content for technical, operational, and executive audiences.