TECHNICAL WRITER (M/F/D)

Belden; Pinetown; Remote; ZAR 1,130,000 - 1,543,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions company is seeking a Technical Writer to create and maintain documentation for IT security and networking. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a technology field and experience with certification standards. Fluency in English and German is required. The position offers hybrid and remote work options along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave benefits

Paid volunteer work leave

Professional training opportunities

Health and well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience as a Technical Writer, preferably in IT security or networking.
• Fluency in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical documentation for IT and OT systems.
• Document certification processes with relevant authorities.
• Collaborate with development and IT security teams.

Skills

Technical documentation

Certification processes

Team collaboration

Complex content presentation

Documentation tools

Education

Degree in technology, IT, sciences

Tools

RST reStructuredText

Confluence

XML editors

Job description

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.

Technical Writer (m/f/d)

Place: Germany remote

Type: Full-time

Level: Mid to Senior

You will make an impact in the following way

• Creating, maintaining, and ensuring the quality of technical documentation for security-critical IT and OT systems
• Documenting for certification processes (e.g., Security Target, TOE documentation, architecture and design descriptions)
• Close collaboration with departments such as development, IT security, and external certification bodies
• Preparing complex technical content according to the norms and requirements of relevant certification authorities
• Supporting audits and reviews through structured and complete documentation

What you will bring

• Education– A degree in a technology field, IT, sciences, or comparable qualifications
• Experience– Experience as a Technical Writer, preferably in the field of IT security or networking
• Knowledge & skills– Experience with certification standards is a must, preferably knowledge of IEC 62443-4-2, Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408), or BSI IT baseline, very good understanding of technical contexts and the ability to present complex content in an understandable manner, experience with documentation tools (e.g., RST reStructuredText, Confluence, XML editors)
• Personality– Team player with the ability to grasp complex issues quickly
• Language proficiency – Fluency in English and German

Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together

Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. We offer you hybrid and remote work practices where feasible, flexible working hours, an employee stock purchase plan, parental leave benefits, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, multiple and frequent training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health and well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.