Senior Cyber Technical Writer - TSSCI

HRUCKUS; Maryland; On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

HRUCKUS seeks a Senior Cyber Technical Writer to support an on-site PMO in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will translate highly technical cyber, systems engineering, and security operations data into clear, audience-tailored documentation for engineers, analysts, and leadership.

You will collaborate with cyber SMEs, ensure compliance with DoD policies, and contribute to program briefs, addition of RMF artifacts, and intelligence-driven reporting.

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of experience with a BS/BA, or three to five years with an MS/MA, or zero to two with a PhD.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Extensive experience writing in cybersecurity, defense, or federal environments.
• Ability to translate complex cyber topics into structured documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system security plans (SSPs), CONOPS, SOPs, RMF artifacts, and playbooks.
• Translate cyber and intelligence concepts into clear content for technical and executive audiences.
• Prepare program briefs, memos, minutes, and CDRL-compliant documentation for PMO governance.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Synthesize from SMEs

Executive communication

Independent work

Education

BS/BA in a technical field

MS/MA

PhD (optional)

Tools

Confluence

SharePoint

Visio

Jira

MS Office Suite

Job description

Veteran Firm Seeking a Senior Cyber Technical Writer for an Onsite Assignment in Annapolis Junction, MD

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill a Senior Cyber Technical Writer role in Annapolis Junction, MD.

The ideal candidate is an Annapolis Junction resident with extensive experience in technical writing within cybersecurity, defense, or federal environments, and a strong understanding of RMF, NIST controls, and DoD cybersecurity policies, along with a preference for cloud documentation experience and industry certifications like CISSP or Security+.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

www.hruckus.com

Executive Summary:

HRUCKUS is looking for an experienced Senior Cyber Technical Writer to serve as the Program's documentation specialist supporting complex cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense programs within a Program Management Office (PMO).

Position Description:

This role translates highly technical cyber, systems engineering, and security operations information into clear, accurate, and mission-aligned documentation for technical, operational, and executive audiences. The writer works closely with cyber analysts, engineers, ISSOs, program managers, and intelligence professionals to ensure all artifacts meet federal, DoD, and IC standards.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain advanced technical documentation including system security plans (SSPs), CONOPS, SOPs, RMF artifacts, cyber operational playbooks, architecture descriptions, and intelligence-driven reports.
• Translate complex cybersecurity and intelligence concepts—including threat analysis, defensive cyber operations, incident response, and system vulnerabilities—into clear, digestible content for diverse stakeholders.
• Support PMO governance by producing program briefs, decision memos, meeting minutes, milestone documentation, CDRL requirements, risk registers, and performance reporting aligned with federal and DoD acquisition frameworks.
• Collaborate with cyber-SMEs and engineering teams to gather technical data, validate accuracy, and ensure documentation reflects current system configurations, security controls, and mission requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal and DoD standards such as NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICDs, DoDI 8510.01, and agency-specific cybersecurity policies.
• Create classified and unclassified documentation following strict security handling procedures, version control, and dissemination protocols.
• Develop communication materials for executive leadership, including intelligence summaries, cyber posture updates, risk assessments, and strategic program messaging.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure clarity, consistency, technical accuracy, and adherence to PMO and agency style guides.
• Mentor junior writers and contribute to documentation standards, templates, and best practices across the PMO.
• Support proposal development by drafting technical volumes, past performance narratives, and cyber capability descriptions.
• Oversee preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts.

Required Qualifications

• Requires 5 to 8 years with BS/BA or 3 to 5 years with MS/MA or 0 to 2 years with PhD.
• Current/Active TS/SCI
• Extensive experience in technical writing within cybersecurity, intelligence, defense, or federal environments.
• Demonstrated ability to write for highly technical cyber domains, including network security, cloud security, cyber operations, threat intelligence, and defensive tools.
• Strong understanding of RMF, NIST controls, DoD cybersecurity policies, and intelligence community documentation requirements.
• Experience supporting a Program Management Office or large-scale federal program.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information from SMEs and convert it into structured, high-quality documentation.
• Exceptional editing, grammar, and communication skills with the ability to tailor content for technical and executive audiences.
• Proficiency with documentation tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, Visio, Jira, and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently at a senior level, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality products under tight deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting cyber defense operations centers (CDOCs), SOCs, or intelligence analysis teams.
• Familiarity with classified networks, cross-domain solutions, and secure information handling.
• Background in DoD acquisition, IC mission support, or federal cybersecurity programs.
• Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CEH, CCSP, or technical writing credentials.
• Experience developing documentation for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GovCloud).
• Prior work with defense contractors, federal agencies, or intelligence community organizations.
• 8 to 10 years with BS/BA or 6 to 8 years with MS/MA or 3 to 5 years with PhD.

Details

• Job Title: Senior Cyber Technical Writer
• Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
• Clearance Requirement: Current/Active TS/SCI
• Salary Range: $165,000 - $185,000