Technical Writer

Position Description:

• We are seeking a skilled and motivated Technical Writer to join our Cybersecurity team.
• You will play a critical role in ensuring that our cybersecurity policies, procedures, and systems are well-understood and properly implemented.
• In this role, you will be responsible for creating clear, concise, and accurate documentation for a variety of audiences, including technical staff, non-technical stakeholders, and end-users.

Skills Required:

• Experience with graphic design and multimedia development.
• Knowledge of different cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proven experience as a Technical Writer, preferably in the cybersecurity field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in authoring tools such as MadCap Flare, Adobe RoboHelp, or Microsoft Word.
• Experience with content management systems.

Experience Required:

• Training materials Incident response plans Security awareness materials
• Collaborate with cybersecurity team members to gather information and ensure technical accuracy.
• Develop and maintain a wide range of cybersecurity documentation, including: Policies and procedures System documentation User manuals and guides
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear and easy-to-understand language.
• Adhere to style guides and templates to ensure consistency and quality.
• Use a variety of authoring and content management tools.
• Manage documentation review and approval processes.
• Stay up-to-date on cybersecurity best practices and industry trends.
• Contribute to the development of knowledge base articles and FAQs.
• Assist with other cybersecurity-related tasks as needed.

Education Required:
Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Computer Science, or a related field.

Education Preferred:

Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+) are a plus.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $41.72 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Technical writing: 3 years (Required)
• cybersecurity documentation: 2 years (Required)
• NIST OR ISO 27001: 2 years (Preferred)
• graphic design and multimedia development: 2 years (Required)
• Agile: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CISSP OR Security+ (Preferred)

Work Location: In person