Cybersecurity Technical Writer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Reston, VA

2d • $55,200 - $126,000

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

• 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 of 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.
• One of the following: an associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities; a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities; or a master’s degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND certification.
• Applicants selected are subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

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 process documentation, including 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. Eligible full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis may participate in benefit programs; employees below that threshold are eligible only for select offerings, excluding health benefits.

What This Job Offers

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