Clearance Jobs is hiring: Technical Writer in Sterling
Clearance Jobs, Sterling, Virginia, United States
Technical Editors Needed
Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking Technical Editors to support this critical customer mission.
Responsibilities
- Developing and reviewing technical communications deliverables including cybersecurity documentation, operational procedures, plans, action reports, and meeting minutes, coordinating with Incident Management teams to obtain necessary input data.
- Preparing, reviewing, editing, and maintaining program technical documents, standard operation procedures, work instructions, CONOPS, and internal team messaging.
- Maintaining statistical diagrams and charts of team engagement reports.
Required Skills
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Must have an active TS/SCI.
- Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
- 5+ years of technical writing experience including developing cybersecurity communications deliverables such as documentation, plans, action reports, and meeting minutes for internal and external audiences.
- Experience with creating and maintaining government records associated with cybersecurity activities, documentation, and SOPs.
- Excellent hands-on experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Products, and GSuite.
- Fluid technical writing and editing skills, including the use of AP Style and/or government agency directed style guides.
- Ability to work with technical cyber analysts to evaluate material and break it down into concise, compelling narrative that engages the reader.
- Ability to work under pressure with engagement leads, technical analysts, and subject matter experts in a fast-paced cybersecurity environment to ensure timely product release.
Desired Skills
- Familiarity with cybersecurity communications terminology, concepts, and subject matter.
- Experience with creating technical briefings including executive leadership briefings.
- Understanding of different communication styles and formats.
- Ability to capture and record meeting minutes and provide executive summaries to leadership.
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in English, Business or related, or 5+ years technical writing and editing experience with a high school diploma.
Desired Certifications
- Sec+, ITILv4
Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation's most mission impactful initiatives. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world's most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.