Technical Writer - IT Security #2276

Genius Road, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to join their cybersecurity team. This role involves creating comprehensive technical documentation, including user guides and troubleshooting manuals, while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in technical writing, particularly in cybersecurity, and have excellent communication skills to engage with diverse audiences. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to essential documentation that supports cybersecurity initiatives within a reputable organization. If you're passionate about technology and adept at translating complex information into accessible formats, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT with 3+ years in technical writing focused on cybersecurity.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SOPs and technical documents for cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather and interpret input.

Skills

Technical Writing

Cybersecurity Governance

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

NIST Framework

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

SharePoint

Job description

Technical Writer – IT Security

Location: Austin, Texas (Remote work but must be located in Texas)

Contract position – 12-18 months

Note: ONLY CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING IN TEXAS WILL BE CONSIDERED

We are seeking a strong Technical Writer for our direct State client in Austin, Texas to develop comprehensive technical product documentation for their cybersecurity group. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical writing and experience in producing detailed programs and end-user documentation with appropriate visualizations, including tutorials, user guides, troubleshooting manuals, and reference manuals.

Experience Required:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in business, communications or related subject
2. 5+ years of experience in Information Technology
3. 3+ years technical writing with cybersecurity governance, risk assessments and NIST framework
4. Knowledge of Texas State Government structure and the Texas Legislative process
5. Some knowledge of the Texas Cybersecurity Framework, Texas Administrative Code 202, or the Texas Controls Standards Catalog
6. Experience writing in a standard writing style, such as APA, MLA, or CMS.
7. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with people of all technical levels
8. Ability to explain abstract concepts and technical terms to different audiences
9. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat Pro

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for all phases of document generation including research, writing, customer verification, incorporating updates, and delivery
2. Develop and maintain standard operating policies and procedures (SOPs) and other technical documents
3. Coordinate meetings and collaborate with internal subject matter experts to collect and interpret input
4. Review requests, plan and organize projects accordingly, and report on progress to leadership
5. Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and agency laws, rules, policies, and procedures
6. Develop documentation that meets client-side specifications and standards
7. Gather and document staff feedback on draft documents and incorporate user-requested changes as directed by the supervisor
8. Communicate effectively and collaborate with individuals of all technical levels in a team environment
9. Ensure documentation is accurate, clear, and accessible to users of varying technical expertise

Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer, and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.