Technical Writer

Doist; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Learning & Development stipend

Team celebrations

Employee Assistance Program

Headspace access

3% retirement contribution

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401K and stock options

Job summary

Virtru is seeking a Contract Technical Writer to join our Standards team in producing publication-ready documents that support international data protection standards across NATO and allied bodies.

You will translate engineering notes and SME input into precise prose, draft white papers and briefing materials, and help unify Virtru positions across multiple standards tracks. This role offers flexible hours and opportunities to influence multinational standards engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience writing or editing technical standards for government or multinational organizations.
• Precise, unambiguous technical prose typical of standards documents.
• Ability to translate engineering notes, meetings, and SME input into publication-ready drafts.

Responsibilities

• Draft and refine technical prose for international cryptographic key management and data security standards (NATO/allied conventions).
• Document interoperability test plans, results, and technical findings for partner engagements and multinational exercises.
• Prepare technical white papers, position papers, and briefing materials for government partnerships and standards meetings.
• Translate engineering feedback into publication-ready, standards-quality language.
• Support preparation of written contributions for virtual and in-person standards writing sessions.
• Prepare test scenario descriptions and technical reports for multinational exercises.
• Draft response documents for standards community reviews and comment periods.
• Assist in producing reference documents that unify technical positions across standards tracks.

Skills

Tech writing

Standards docs

RFC/STANAG/MIL-STD

Job description

About Virtru:

While the rest of the security industry obsesses over locking data down to prevent it from being lost or stolen, we're doing something fundamentally different at Virtru. We're setting data free so that you can intentionally share it with others, but without sacrificing security, privacy, or control. We've created both a suite of powerful data protection applications and an open platform that's sparking an ecosystem of innovation. Through the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard, we're not just protecting data; we're creating a new paradigm where security enables sharing rather than preventing it. Think of us as the Android of data protection: a robust platform with an open core that developers and partners can build upon, coupled with our own best-in-class applications that showcase what's possible when you reimagine security from the ground up. Backed by Iconiq Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Capital, and Tiger Global, we're helping Fortune 500 companies and government agencies discover that true data security means having the freedom to share, collaborate, and innovate — without compromise.

Compensation & Hours

Compensation: $50-80/hour Hours: 10-20 hours/week

Team & Position Details

As a Contract Technical Writer, you will report to a Solutions Architect on Virtru's Standards team. Virtru actively contributes to the development of international data-centric security standards across US, NATO, and FVEY bodies. This role accelerates our standards document production and ensures Virtru's contributions meet the rigor and formatting conventions of multinational standards organizations. Your writing will directly shape how allied nations protect and share sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Draft and refine technical prose for international cryptographic key management and data security standards, ensuring compliance with NATO and allied publication conventions (e.g., ADatP, ACP formatting).
• Document interoperability test plans, results, and technical findings for bilateral partner engagements and multinational exercises.
• Prepare technical white papers, position papers, and briefing materials supporting government research partnerships and standards body meetings.
• Translate engineering feedback and subject matter expert input into publication-ready, standards-quality language.
• Support preparation of written contributions for recurring virtual and in-person standards writing sessions.
• Prepare test scenario descriptions and technical reports for multinational interoperability exercises.
• Draft response documents for standards community review and comment periods.
• Assist in producing reference documents that unify Virtru's technical positions across multiple standards engagement tracks into a coherent narrative.

Skills

• Demonstrated experience writing or editing technical standards, specifications, or policy documents for government or multinational organizations.
• Strong command of precise, unambiguous technical prose — the kind found in RFCs, STANAGs, or MIL-STDs.
• Ability to work from engineering notes, meeting recordings, and SME interviews to produce publication-ready drafts.

Nice to haves

• Experience with NATO standards processes (STANAGs, ADatPs, Allied publications) or Five Eyes/CCEB publication conventions (ACPs).
• Background in cybersecurity, zero trust architecture, or cross-domain solutions.
• Familiarity with cryptographic concepts, key management, and/or data security at a conceptual level.
• Active or recently held US security clearance (Secret or above).

Virtruvian qualities that will set you up for success

• Thinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence.
• Strong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset.
• Able to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve.
• Comfortable with asynchronous communication including slack, email, zoom, etc.

Perks & Benefits

At Virtru, we believe people do their best work when their wellbeing is put first. This is why we make your wellbeing our priority with a thoughtful and holistic program that encompasses Occupational, Mental, Social, Physical, and Environmental Wellness by offering benefits such as…

• A Flexible PTO policy — we strongly encourage you to take time off (in addition to 14 holidays) to ensure that you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge.
• A $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow.
• Frequent company-sponsored team celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social!
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Headspace , a mental health app tailored to your specific needs.
• A flat 3% contribution to your retirement account
• A high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first.

In addition to wellbeing, Virtru places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our DB&I Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and making the psychological safety of each and every one of our teammates a top priority.

Additional perks include

• Competitive compensation
• Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies
• Uncapped commissions for Sales roles
• 401K contribution and stock options
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes
• Structured semi-annual 360° performance reviews

Virtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.