Lafayette Group
Cybersecurity Technical Writer
Join Lafayette Group in a team‑oriented role supporting national cybersecurity programs for federal government organizations. The Cybersecurity Technical Writer works with both internal and external stakeholders to create strategic documents, technical reference materials, operational artifacts, and other written products.
Job Responsibilities
Author/create, edit, proofread, and periodically update written documentation, including but not limited to SOPs, technical and marketing materials, e‑mail templates, presentation materials, and style guides.
Author/create advisory documentation relating to recent cyber incidents across multiple partnerships.
Interview subject matter experts to extract pertinent information for document creation on a variety of subjects.
Create documentation templates for end‑users; populate templates with boilerplate language, relative content, and style tools (e.g., automated table of contents, style tools from Word, etc.).
Maintain responsibility for the delivery of work products.
Collaborate on the implementation of standardized processes and deliverables.
Collaborate with clients and the creative team to develop, enrich, and evolve clients’ core messaging and brand identity.
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, information technology, or a similar field.
5+ years’ experience authoring, revising, and editing written technical artifacts.
Active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility; must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability (EOD).
Demonstrated mastery of plain language writing, especially when conveying technical information.
Understanding of the Cyber Incident Life Cycle, Cyber Kill Chain, National Cyber Incident Response Plan, and government processes within the cyber domain.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; diplomatic and an excellent listener.
Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to remain open‑minded, flexible, and curious in problem‑solving.
Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines, adhere to project plans, and work on several projects simultaneously; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Desired Skills
Prior consulting or program support experience with DHS, CISA, or other federal cybersecurity organizations.
Experience writing for news outlets (print, online, or broadcast) and/or marketing campaigns.
Experience with JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, and other similar tools.
Ability to take initiative and work independently while maintaining excellent communication with project leadership.
Experience managing project backlog and leading a team of writers.
Location:
Arlington, VA
Salary Range:
$75,000–$120,000
Federal Contracts:
This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. citizens. Some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Contingent Hire:
The position will be hired contingent upon winning the federal contract work.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Lafayette Group provides equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation.
LGI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact talent@lafayettegroup.com. This email address is for accommodation requests only. Non‑related messages will be disregarded.
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Job Responsibilities
Author/create, edit, proofread, and periodically update written documentation, including but not limited to SOPs, technical and marketing materials, e‑mail templates, presentation materials, and style guides.
Author/create advisory documentation relating to recent cyber incidents across multiple partnerships.
Interview subject matter experts to extract pertinent information for document creation on a variety of subjects.
Create documentation templates for end‑users; populate templates with boilerplate language, relative content, and style tools (e.g., automated table of contents, style tools from Word, etc.).
Maintain responsibility for the delivery of work products.
Collaborate on the implementation of standardized processes and deliverables.
Collaborate with clients and the creative team to develop, enrich, and evolve clients’ core messaging and brand identity.
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, information technology, or a similar field.
5+ years’ experience authoring, revising, and editing written technical artifacts.
Active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility; must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability (EOD).
Demonstrated mastery of plain language writing, especially when conveying technical information.
Understanding of the Cyber Incident Life Cycle, Cyber Kill Chain, National Cyber Incident Response Plan, and government processes within the cyber domain.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; diplomatic and an excellent listener.
Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to remain open‑minded, flexible, and curious in problem‑solving.
Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines, adhere to project plans, and work on several projects simultaneously; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Desired Skills
Prior consulting or program support experience with DHS, CISA, or other federal cybersecurity organizations.
Experience writing for news outlets (print, online, or broadcast) and/or marketing campaigns.
Experience with JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, and other similar tools.
Ability to take initiative and work independently while maintaining excellent communication with project leadership.
Experience managing project backlog and leading a team of writers.
Location:
Arlington, VA
Salary Range:
$75,000–$120,000
Federal Contracts:
This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. citizens. Some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Contingent Hire:
The position will be hired contingent upon winning the federal contract work.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Lafayette Group provides equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation.
LGI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact talent@lafayettegroup.com. This email address is for accommodation requests only. Non‑related messages will be disregarded.
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