Technical Writer III

RadiantHire Solutions, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RadiantHire Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Writer & Editor III to support government cyber incident response communications. You will develop and review cybersecurity documentation, operating procedures, and executive materials in coordination with incident management teams.

The role requires 5+ years of technical writing, AP style familiarity, and the ability to distill complex cyber data into clear narratives for internal and external audiences under tight timelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical writing experience including developing cybersecurity communications deliverables
• Fluent in AP style and/or government style guides
• Ability to translate technical material into concise narratives for diverse audiences
• Collaborate with incident management and cyber analysts under pressure

Responsibilities

• Develop and review cybersecurity documentation, procedures, plans, action reports, and meeting minutes
• Prepare, edit, and maintain program documents, SOPs, CONOPS, and internal team messaging
• Maintain statistical diagrams and charts for engagement reports

Skills

Cybersecurity docs

AP style writing

MS Office & Adobe

GSuite

Narrative storytelling

Fast-paced work

Education

Bachelors in English/Business

HS diploma +7 years exp

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

GSuite

Job description

Title: Technical Writer & Editor III

Our client is supporting our prime contractor and their U.S. Government customer to provide support for on and offsite incident response to Government agencies and critical infrastructure owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution.

They are seeking a Technical Writer & Editor III to support this critical customer mission by performing investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, developing mitigation plans, and assisting with the restoration of services.

Eligibility

• US Citizen
• active TS/SCI clearance
• must be able to obtain DHS Suitability prior to starting employment
• 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

Responsibilities Include:

• 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 operating procedures, work instructions, CONOPS, and internal team messaging.
• Maintaining statistical diagrams and charts of team engagement reports drawings.

Required Skills

• 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 a 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

• Experience working in a cyber or an IT environment.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity communications terminology, concepts, and subject matter.
• Experience with creating technical briefings including executive leadership briefings.
• Experience with software or agile development methodologies.

Desired Certifications

Sec+, ITILv4

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in English, Business or related; or HS diploma with 7+ years technical writing and editing experience.