Cybersecurity Technical Writer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Reston, VA

3d • $55,200 - $126,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Develop and maintain documentation for processes, including deployment diagrams, standard operating procedures, manuals, instructions, and contract deliverables. Write and edit technical documentation for hardware and software, including installation, configuration, and how-to documentation. Format technical publications using technical drawings, consultations with technical personnel, and other available resources.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a technical author or editor of technical or scientific information.
• Knowledge of grammar, formatting, and document configuration management.
• Knowledge of basic concepts and writing technical copy for various types of documents.
• Ability to prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals, and technical publications.
• Ability to gather technical information and prepare written text.
• Ability to use multiple word processing and presentation tools, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• An associate’s degree and at least 5 years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or a master’s degree and at least 1 year of experience supporting IT projects and activities.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting IC clients.
• Experience interacting with technical engineers and architects.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity terminology.
• Ability to prepare reports, responses, and briefings for a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to handle deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a current internal documentation library.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain deployment diagrams, standard operating procedures, manuals, instructions, and contract deliverables.
• Write and edit hardware and software technical documentation, including installation, configuration, and how-to documentation.
• Format technical publications using technical drawings, consultations with technical personnel, and other available resources.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree