Technical Writer

Altamira Technologies Corp.•Annapolis Junction, MD

3d•$160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Altamira Technologies is seeking a mid-level Technical Writer to join their team. This role supports key activities in defense against emerging threats in the cybersecurity domain, contributing to a team focused on preventing and eradicating threats to critical U.S. systems. The company, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, has a history of providing innovative solutions to the U.S. National Security community, focusing on common standards in architecture, data, and security.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (BS) in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
Seven (7) years’ experience as a Technical Writer in programs of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in quantitative discipline such as statistics, mathematics, or a Computer Science degree.
Seven plus (7+) years’ experience in two or more of the following: designing/implementing machine learning, data mining, advanced analytical algorithms, advanced statistical analysis, artificial intelligence, or software engineering with data analysis software (R, Python, SAS, MATLAB).
Experience with Windows server management and Power BI Report Service.
Proficiency with Python/Jupyter Notebooks, SQL and relational databases, ElasticSearch/Kibana/OpenSearch.
Background working with analyst teams including conducting data analysis and creating data visualizations.
Experience working within a cybersecurity mission environment using tools and capabilities to generate threat intelligence. This includes working with cybersecurity analyst teams to perform data analysis and a deep understanding of adversary tradecraft.
U.S. Citizenship
Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, similar field from an accredited college or university.
Seven plus (7+) years’ experience working as a Technical Writer.
Experience using Confluence.
Experience using tools to create templates for documentation.
Ability to work across cross-functional teams and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
U.S. Citizenship
Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph

Nice To Haves

Four (4) years of additional technical writing experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
A master’s degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
Experience with Java is also a plus.
Experience with graph analytics, data pipelines, and IP-based network data is a plus, but not required.
Background in cybersecurity is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Create documentation for a technical program to include user guides/reference manuals/capability training materials, requirements documents, reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs), briefings etc for consumption by both technical and non-technical audiences.
Create document templates as needed for efficiency.
Take ownership of existing documentation to ensure it is continually updated in support of an optimized workflow ensuring knowledge management.
Own the process of routing technical documentation to ensure accuracy with technical team members.
Work in close partnership with subject matter experts, system and software engineers, test engineers and analysts.

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