Nightwing is hiring: Technical Writer in Sterling

Overview

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

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 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.

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 for internal and external audiences.
• Experience with creating and maintaining government records related to cybersecurity activities, documentation, and SOPs.
• Excellent hands-on experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Products, and GSuite.
• Fluid technical writing and editing skills, including AP Style and/or government agency style guides.
• Ability to work with technical cyber analysts to translate material into concise, compelling narratives.
• 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 communication terminology and concepts.
• 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 field, or 5+ years of technical writing and editing experience with a high school diploma.

Desired Certifications

• Sec+, ITILv4

Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Role Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing