WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE FOR THE TECHNICAL WRITER?

• Create and maintain documentation templates for all products; analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources, including diagrams, Internet research, technical information from existing documentation, as well as consultations with engineers and subject matter experts into technical documents.
• Effectively describe technically complex material to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop articles, announcements, and other guidance/documentation that cover topics related to information security; select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts that can be used to effectively communicate concepts contained in work products.
• Will review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content.
• Review, edit, maintain, finalize, and provide feedback on various types of IT security-related documents.
• Review, edit and standardize current documents prepared by other writers on security concepts and reporting.
• Such documents shall include, but shall not be limited to:
  • Newsletters highlighting weekly vulnerability and patching activity.
  • “How-to” guides.
  • Best practices documents.
  • Resource packets.
  • PowerPoint presentations.
  • Awareness brochures.
  • Various Articles.
  • Meeting and briefing presentations.
  • Checklists.
  • Operating procedures and diagrams.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU LOOK FOR?

• Bachelor's degree in technology, English/Journalism, or relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience as a Technical Writer in the IT Security field including effectively describe technically complex material to technical and non-technical audiences, both visually and with the written word.
• 5+ years of experience using Microsoft Office products, Visio, and Adobe Acrobat.
• 5+ years of experience editing technical writing products.
• 2+ years of experience using the relevant NIST Special Publications, including:
  • NIST SP 800-53A, Current Version, Guide for Assessing the Security Controls in Federal Information Systems.
  • NIST SP 800-53, Current Version, Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations.
  • NIST SP 800-30, Guide for Conducting Risk Assessments.
  • NIST SP 800-37, Current Version, Guide for Applying the Risk Management.
  • Framework to Federal Information Systems: A Security Lifecycle Approach.