Technical Writer

Aditi Consulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Technical Writer for its New York office. This role involves creating and updating documentation related to cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in technical writing and familiarity with cybersecurity protocols. The position is contract-based, offering a pay range of $40 to $45 per hour.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technical writing.
• Experience with risk management frameworks is a plus.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (CRISC, CompTIA Security+, etc.) are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR, IT, and security teams for documentation.
• Create policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Manage documentation lifecycle incorporating stakeholder feedback.
• Produce educational resources on cybersecurity protocols.

Skills

Technical writing

Collaboration with teams

Documentation management

Cybersecurity knowledge

Job description

Overview

Technical Writer - Product Documentation role in New York, NY. This posting includes base pay information and discusses responsibilities related to cybersecurity documentation. The typical base pay range is $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr. Final offer amounts are determined by factors including relevant skills, education and experience and the benefits package selected.

Responsibilities

• As a Cybersecurity Technical Writer, collaborate with HR, IT, and security teams to develop and maintain clear, compliant documentation aligned with industry standards like NIST and ISO.
• Create and update policies, procedures, incident response plans, and training materials ensuring accessibility to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Manage the documentation lifecycle, incorporating feedback from stakeholders to keep content current with evolving cybersecurity practices.
• Produce educational resources to support organizational understanding of cybersecurity protocols and stay informed about the latest developments to ensure documentation reflects current knowledge and standards.
• Partner with relevant teams to develop and obtain feedback on documentation.
• Finalize documentation based on feedback and comments.
• Support periodic reviews for organization-owned documentation.
• Analyze and interpret technical terminology as needed for documentation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience.
• Nice to Have: Experience with risk management frameworks; operational security experience; CRISC, CompTIA Security+, CISM, CISA, CISSP.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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