Technical Writer & Editor

Node.Digital; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic Life

Health Saving Account

401K

Three weeks of PTO

10 Paid Holidays

Pre-Approved Online Training

Job summary

A digital automation and engineering firm is seeking a Technical Writer & Editor to support U.S. Government customers in cybersecurity documentation. The ideal candidate must have 5+ years of technical writing experience and an active Top Secret Clearance. Responsibilities include developing technical documents and collaborating with Incident Management teams. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical writing experience, especially in cybersecurity.
• Ability to create and maintain government records and documentation.
• Fluent in technical writing with various style guides.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review technical communications for cybersecurity.
• Maintain program technical documents and standard operating procedures.
• Work in a fast-paced cybersecurity environment with subject matter experts.

Skills

Technical writing experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Products

GSuite

AP Style knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Business or related

Job description

Technical Writer & Editor

Location: Arlington, VA

Must have an active Top Secret Clearance

Must be able to work on-site 0800-1630 M-F

Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services.

Responsibilities

• Developing and reviewing technical communications deliverables including cybersecurity documentation, operational procedures, plans, action reports, and meeting minutes, coordinating with Incident Management teams to obtain necessary input data.
• Preparing, reviewing, editing, and maintaining program technical documents, standard operation procedures, work instructions, CONOPS, and internal team messaging.
• Maintaining statistical diagrams and charts of team engagement reports.
• Must be able to work on-site 0800-1630 M-F

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Must have an active TS/SCI.
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
• 5+ years of technical writing experience including developing cybersecurity communications deliverables such as documentation, plans, action reports, and meeting minutes for internal and external audiences.
• Experience with creating and maintaining government records associated with cybersecurity activities, documentation, and SOPs.
• Excellent hands-on experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Products, and GSuite.
• Fluid technical writing and editing skills, including the use of AP Style and/ or government agency directed style guides.
• Ability to work with technical cyber analysts to evaluate material and break it down into concise, compelling narrative that engages the reader.
• Ability to work under pressure with engagement leads, technical analysts, and subject matter experts in a fast-paced cybersecurity environment to ensure timely product release.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with cybersecurity communications terminology, concepts, and subject matter.
• Experience with creating technical briefings including executive leadership briefings.
• Understanding of different communication styles and formats.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in English, Business or related, or 5+ years technical writing and editing experience with a high school diploma

Desired Certifications

• Sec+, ITILv4

Company Overview

Node.Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.

Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:

OUR CORE VALUES
Identifying the RIGHT PEOPLE and developing them to their full capabilities
Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. Our MISSION FIRST approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner
We believe in SIMPLIFYING complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence
Our mantra is “Simple*Secure*Speed” in delivery of innovative services and solutions

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life
• Health Saving Account
• 401K
• Three weeks of PTO
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Pre-Approved Online Training