Technical Writer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, security compliance, or technical writing within a federal or DoD environment.
• Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Experience developing technical security documentation, compliance reports, or accreditation deliverables.
• Working knowledge of security documentation such as SSPs, POA&Ms, and security assessment reports.
• Ability to interpret technical security requirements and translate them into clear, structured documentation.
• Strong written communication, research, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Reston, Virginia.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community or DoD environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation supporting the ATO and RMF accreditation process.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Research and interpret cybersecurity policies, security controls, and accreditation requirements.
• Document security control implementations, compliance activities, and remediation efforts.
• Support security assessment and continuous monitoring documentation.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity professionals, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather technical information and address documentation gaps.
• Support ATO research and related security initiatives within the Microsoft air-gapped environment.