Technical Writer Job at ZipRecruiter in Arlington

Overview

BCMC is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide on-site incident response support to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks. This role involves immediate investigation and resolution, characterizing breach severity, developing mitigation plans, and assisting with restoration of services. We are seeking a Technical Writer 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 input data.
• Preparing, reviewing, editing, and maintaining program technical documents, standard operating procedures, work instructions, CONOPS, and internal team messaging.
• Maintaining statistical diagrams and charts of team engagement reports.
• On-site work schedule: 0800-1630, Monday through Friday.

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Ability 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 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 use of AP Style and/or government agency directed style guides.
• Ability to work with technical cyber analysts to evaluate material and craft concise, compelling narratives that engage 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 creating technical briefings including executive leadership briefings.
• Understanding of different communication styles and formats.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in English, Business or related field, or 5+ years of technical writing and editing experience with a high school diploma.

Desired Certifications

• Sec+, ITILv4

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ESS 3276
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