Technical Writer -Security governance

Accord Technologies Inc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Accord Technologies Inc. seeks a Technical Writer to develop, revise, and maintain information security governance documentation for a 36-month contract in Jackson, Mississippi. You will translate complex cybersecurity concepts into clear policies and procedures to meet organizational objectives.

Work with subject matter experts to document processes, controls, and supporting standards. Ensure accuracy, audit readiness, and alignment with NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, and IRS Publication 1075.

Qualifications

• Strong technical writing experience in information security governance.
• Ability to translate cybersecurity concepts into policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, and IRS Publication 1075.
• Experience drafting policies, standards, and operating procedures.
• Ability to collaborate with SMEs and auditors for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain information security governance documentation.
• Create accurate, enforceable documentation aligned with frameworks and objectives.
• Develop and revise information security policies.
• Develop technical standards supporting approved policies.
• Develop operational procedures and implementation guidance.
• Create security baselines and configuration documentation.
• Develop compliance documentation for accuracy, completeness, and enforceability.
• Recommend improvements to governance documentation structure.
• Produce clear documentation for technical staff, management, auditors, and external reviewers.
• Work with SMEs to document existing processes and controls.
• Maintain version control and support periodic review.

Skills

Technical writing

Cybersecurity knowledge

Policy & procedure development

Documentation governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

CISSP

CISA

CGRC

Security+

Job description

Title: Technical Writer - Security governance

Location: Jackson, MS

Duration: 36 months

Position type: Contract.

Job Description

• The contractor will develop, revise, and maintain information security governance documentation.
• The work includes creating technically accurate, enforceable documentation aligned with cybersecurity frameworks and organizational objectives.
• Develop and revise information security policies
• Develop technical standards supporting approved security policies.
• Develop operational procedures and implementation of guidance.
• Create security baselines and configuration documentation.
• Develop compliance documentation for technical accuracy, consistency, completeness, and enforceability.
• Recommend improvements to governance documentation structure and organization.
• Produce clear documentation suitable for technical staff, management, auditors, and external reviewers.
• Work with subject matter experts to accurately document existing processes and required controls.
• Maintain document version control and support periodic review
• Technical writing experience involving cybersecurity or IT governance.
• Demonstrated experience with several of the following:
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• NIST SP 800-53
• IRS Publication 1075
• CIS Critical Security Controls
• Security governance and risk management
• Identity and Access Management
• Incident Response
• Experience writing documentation aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, and IRS Publication 1075
• CISSP, CISA, CGRC, Security+, or equivelant certifications
• Vulnerability Management
• Relevant Experience (Developing Polices, Standards, Procedures)
• Technical Knowledge of Security Frameworks (NIST, Pub. 1075, CIS)
• Quality of Writing
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
• Vendor Risk Management
• Security Awareness and Training
• Policy Lifecycle Management