Senior Cybersecurity Technical Writer (TS/SCI)

Abile Group, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 142,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Abile Group, LLC seeks a Technical Writer to produce advanced technical documentation for DoD Classified Network Services, covering security plans, CONOPS, RMF artifacts, and playbooks.

You will translate complex cybersecurity concepts for diverse stakeholders, collaborate with cyber SMEs and engineers, and ensure PMO-aligned documentation reflecting current configurations and security controls.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technical writing within cybersecurity, intelligence, defense, or federal environments.
• 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 IC documentation requirements.
• Experience supporting a Program Management Office or large-scale federal program.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information from SMEs into structured, high-quality documentation.
• Exceptional editing, grammar, and communication skills for technical and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains advanced technical documentation including SSPs, CONOPs, SOPs, RMF artifacts, and playbooks.
• Translates cybersecurity concepts into clear content for diverse stakeholders.
• Supports PMO governance with program briefs, memos, minutes, risks, and performance reports.
• Collaborates with cyber-SMEs and engineers to verify accuracy and reflect current configurations.
• Ensures compliance with DoD/NIST standards and security policies.
• Creates classified/unclassified documentation following security procedures.
• Develops executive communications and cyber posture updates.
• Conducts QA to ensure clarity, consistency, and technical accuracy.
• Mentors junior writers and contributes to documentation standards.

Skills

Technical writing in cybersecurity

Translate complex cyber concepts

RMF/NIST controls knowledge

PMO experience

Synthesize data from SMEs

Editing and grammar

Documentation tools proficiency

Independently manage multiple Priorit​

TS/SCI clearance

Education

BS/BA in a relevant field

MS/MA in a related field

PhD (optional)

Tools

Confluence

SharePoint

Visio

Jira

MS Office Suite

Job description

Abile Group, LLC seeks a Technical Writer to produce advanced technical documentation for DoD Classified Network Services, covering security plans, CONOPS, RMF artifacts, and playbooks.

You will translate complex cybersecurity concepts for diverse stakeholders, collaborate with cyber SMEs and engineers, and ensure PMO-aligned documentation reflecting current configurations and security controls.