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Technical Writer - IT Security #2276

Genius Road, LLC

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USD 80,000 - 120,000

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Job summary

Genius Road, LLC is seeking a Technical Writer specializing in IT Security for a contract position in Texas. This role involves developing comprehensive technical documentation for cybersecurity solutions, requiring a strong background in technical writing and knowledge of the cybersecurity regulatory landscape.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Information Technology.
  • 3+ years technical writing focused on cybersecurity.
  • Strong knowledge of Texas Cybersecurity Framework is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain standard operating policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate with internal experts to gather documentation input.
  • Ensure documentation compliance with Federal and State laws.

Skills

Excellent communication skills
Ability to explain abstract concepts
Technical writing
Knowledge of cybersecurity governance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business, communications or related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Technical Writer – IT Security
Location– Austin, Texas (Remote work but must be located in Texas)
Contract position – 12-18 months

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

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