Technical Writer

TEKsystems; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Technical Writer to develop and maintain documentation for cybersecurity, software development, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise core services. You will transform complex engineering information into clear materials for developers, administrators, operators, and leadership.

You will work with engineering teams to document configurations, interfaces, dependencies, and CI/CD workflows, while ensuring consistency and accuracy across release cycles.

Qualifications

• Experience creating, editing, and reviewing technical materials.
• Ability to gather information through interviews, discussions, demos, and source materials.
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Experience coordinating document reviews and incorporating feedback from multiple contributors.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and review technical materials supporting system development, deployment, operation, and maintenance.
• Document system capabilities, configurations, interfaces, dependencies, and procedures with engineers.
• Develop administration guides, user guides, installation instructions, and training materials.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Editing

Communication

Clear writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Writer to develop and maintain documentation supporting cybersecurity, software development, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise core services. This role will work closely with Government stakeholders and technical teams to turn complex engineering information into clear, accurate materials for developers, administrators, operators, and program leadership.

We are looking for someone who can understand technical concepts, ask focused questions, and organize information around the needs of the reader. Strong candidates will be comfortable working from engineering discussions, demonstrations, design documents, and existing technical materials to produce documentation that remains useful as systems evolve.

What Youll Do

Create, edit, and review technical materials supporting system development, integration, deployment, operation, and maintenance.

Work with engineers and subject matter experts to document system capabilities, configurations, interfaces, dependencies, and operational procedures.

Develop and maintain administration guides, operational user guides, installation instructions, troubleshooting procedures, and training materials.

Support preparation of software development plans, implementation plans, architecture descriptions, and technical reports.

Document continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) workflows, deployment configurations, and DevSecOps processes.

Edit and organize cybersecurity documentation, security testing reports, and authorization package materials in coordination with security personnel.

Develop diagrams, tables, process descriptions, and other supporting content that explain technical relationships and procedures.

Review documentation for technical consistency, completeness, readability, and alignment with approved system configurations.

Coordinate technical reviews, consolidate comments, resolve discrepancies with content owners, and track documents through approval.

Maintain document templates, terminology, acronym definitions, revision histories, and version-controlled documentation.

Support preparation and review of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables.

Apply appropriate classification markings and handling requirements in coordination with authorized Government and security personnel.

Update documentation as software releases, infrastructure changes, and operational lessons alter system behavior or procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Ten years of professional experience creating, editing, and reviewing technical materials.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to obtain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• Experience developing technical documentation for software, information technology, cybersecurity, or systems engineering efforts.
• Ability to gather information through interviews, technical discussions, demonstrations, and review of source materials.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and tailor content to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Experience developing procedural documentation, technical reports, user guides, or system administration materials.
• Experience coordinating document reviews and incorporating feedback from multiple technical contributors.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills, including attention to terminology, acronyms, references, formatting, and document consistency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, including styles, templates, tables of contents, cross-references, and tracked changes.
• Experience maintaining document versions and organized technical repositories.
• Ability to manage concurrent assignments and meet deliverable deadlines.
• Understanding of documentation handling requirements in classified environments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Reston, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $127.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Reston, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Reston,VA.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.