Senior Technical Writer for Security Documentation
Oracle, Montgomery, Alabama, United States, 36136
Job Description
Are you driven by a passion for large-scale services and eager to collaborate with Oracle's most vital clients? We are on the lookout for an exceptional technical writer to create, refine, and enhance various security and technical assessment reports that articulate complex technical insights for diverse audiences. In this role, you will partner closely with security engineers, researchers, and compliance professionals to produce top-notch documentation—ensuring clarity, accuracy, and defensibility in our high-visibility security materials. Your reporting deliverables will include:
Security assessment reports that convey technical findings and vulnerabilities uncovered from penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses.
System architecture and design documentation that details architecture, components, data flows, and security assurance properties of evaluated systems, highlighting security compliance and risk posture.
Compliance and attestation reports documenting adherence to security standards and frameworks, including thorough mappings of control implementations.
Additionally, you will play a key role in enhancing internal documentation processes, templates, standards, and tools through collaboration with our broader team. Ensure consistency and quality across documentation utilized in audits, regulatory reviews, contractual obligations, and customer assurance engagements. Who We Are We are a dynamic team of elite security researchers and application security engineers eager to tackle new challenges. Our inclusive and diverse group boasts a wide spectrum of experience from across the globe. We combine the advantages of a large enterprise with the agility of a start-up, working collaboratively on a pivotal greenfield software assurance project in conjunction with our cloud team. The Software Assurance organization is dedicated to realizing application security and software assurance at scale. Join us in advancing your career and shaping the future of software assurance together. What You'll Bring 5+ years of experience as a Technical Writer, Technical Editor, Content Strategist, or similar role.
Familiarity with key security assessment frameworks and methodologies such as OWASP Top 10, NIST SP 800-53, MITRE ATT&CK, or Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408).
Experience with architectural documentation practices like data flow diagrams, control matrices, and system security plans (SSPs).
Proven experience writing security assessments or audit reports such as vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, risk assessments, and compliance reports.
Adept at translating technical security findings into accessible language suitable for executive, legal, and regulatory audiences.
Understanding of legal and regulatory considerations relevant to security reporting.
Strong discretion and judgement in determining appropriate information for various contexts and audiences.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, along with experience documenting complex engineering environments.
Ability to establish and adhere to content style and usage guidelines.
Exceptional drafting, copy editing, and proofreading abilities.
Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical thinking skills.
Team-oriented with excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Comfortable in agile, rapidly evolving software development settings.
Capable of working independently within a large, globally distributed software assurance organization.
Quick learner, able to master new technologies efficiently.
Experience with GRC aligned documentation, including risk registers, control narratives, evidence mappings, and assurance efforts.
Work You'll Do In this role, you will work independently or collaboratively in a team setting to draft, edit, and review diverse technical and security-focused reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency throughout. Key responsibilities will encompass: Tailoring reports and communications for various audiences, ensuring suitable language, detail, and tone. Collaborating closely with team members to translate intricate technical findings into actionable narratives for non-technical audiences. Working alongside security analysts, researchers, machine learning engineers, and subject matter experts to guarantee technical accuracy in reports. Enhancing processes, standards, and templates for technical document writing. Contributing to tooling and automation to aid security teams in documenting their technical work efficiently. Maintaining version control, documentation governance, and content lifecycle management for security deliverables. Disclaimer: Certain customer-facing roles may require compliance with applicable immunization and occupational health mandates. Range and benefit information provided here pertains to specified locations only. US: Hiring Range in USD from: $74,800 to $178,100 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle has broad salary ranges for its positions to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, as well as to reflect its diverse products, industries, and business lines. Candidates are usually placed within the range according to these factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinions.
Short-term disability and long-term disability coverage.
Life insurance and AD&D.
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child).
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matching.
Flexible vacation time for eligible salaried employees, and vacation accrual for others.
11 paid holidays annually.
Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshing each year, with a maximum carryover of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Financial planning and group legal assistance.
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.
Applications will be accepted for at least three calendar days from the posting date or until the job posting is removed. Career Level - IC4 About Us As a leader in cloud solutions, Oracle leverages revolutionary technology to address current challenges. With over 40 years of experience, we partner with industry leaders across various sectors and maintain a strong commitment to integrity. We believe that true innovation flourishes when everyone has the opportunity to contribute. That’s why we foster an inclusive workforce that promotes equal opportunities for all. Oracle careers offer pathways to global opportunities, nurturing work-life balance. We provide competitive benefits grounded in fairness and consistency, and support our employees with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also encourage community engagement through our volunteer programs. We're dedicated to including individuals with disabilities throughout every stage of the employment process. If you need accessibility assistance or accommodations for a disability at any stage, please reach out to us via email. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and other protected characteristics. Oracle is committed to considering applicants with arrest and conviction records in compliance with relevant laws.
System architecture and design documentation that details architecture, components, data flows, and security assurance properties of evaluated systems, highlighting security compliance and risk posture.
Compliance and attestation reports documenting adherence to security standards and frameworks, including thorough mappings of control implementations.
Additionally, you will play a key role in enhancing internal documentation processes, templates, standards, and tools through collaboration with our broader team. Ensure consistency and quality across documentation utilized in audits, regulatory reviews, contractual obligations, and customer assurance engagements. Who We Are We are a dynamic team of elite security researchers and application security engineers eager to tackle new challenges. Our inclusive and diverse group boasts a wide spectrum of experience from across the globe. We combine the advantages of a large enterprise with the agility of a start-up, working collaboratively on a pivotal greenfield software assurance project in conjunction with our cloud team. The Software Assurance organization is dedicated to realizing application security and software assurance at scale. Join us in advancing your career and shaping the future of software assurance together. What You'll Bring 5+ years of experience as a Technical Writer, Technical Editor, Content Strategist, or similar role.
Familiarity with key security assessment frameworks and methodologies such as OWASP Top 10, NIST SP 800-53, MITRE ATT&CK, or Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408).
Experience with architectural documentation practices like data flow diagrams, control matrices, and system security plans (SSPs).
Proven experience writing security assessments or audit reports such as vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, risk assessments, and compliance reports.
Adept at translating technical security findings into accessible language suitable for executive, legal, and regulatory audiences.
Understanding of legal and regulatory considerations relevant to security reporting.
Strong discretion and judgement in determining appropriate information for various contexts and audiences.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, along with experience documenting complex engineering environments.
Ability to establish and adhere to content style and usage guidelines.
Exceptional drafting, copy editing, and proofreading abilities.
Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical thinking skills.
Team-oriented with excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Comfortable in agile, rapidly evolving software development settings.
Capable of working independently within a large, globally distributed software assurance organization.
Quick learner, able to master new technologies efficiently.
Experience with GRC aligned documentation, including risk registers, control narratives, evidence mappings, and assurance efforts.
Work You'll Do In this role, you will work independently or collaboratively in a team setting to draft, edit, and review diverse technical and security-focused reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency throughout. Key responsibilities will encompass: Tailoring reports and communications for various audiences, ensuring suitable language, detail, and tone. Collaborating closely with team members to translate intricate technical findings into actionable narratives for non-technical audiences. Working alongside security analysts, researchers, machine learning engineers, and subject matter experts to guarantee technical accuracy in reports. Enhancing processes, standards, and templates for technical document writing. Contributing to tooling and automation to aid security teams in documenting their technical work efficiently. Maintaining version control, documentation governance, and content lifecycle management for security deliverables. Disclaimer: Certain customer-facing roles may require compliance with applicable immunization and occupational health mandates. Range and benefit information provided here pertains to specified locations only. US: Hiring Range in USD from: $74,800 to $178,100 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle has broad salary ranges for its positions to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, as well as to reflect its diverse products, industries, and business lines. Candidates are usually placed within the range according to these factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinions.
Short-term disability and long-term disability coverage.
Life insurance and AD&D.
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child).
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matching.
Flexible vacation time for eligible salaried employees, and vacation accrual for others.
11 paid holidays annually.
Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshing each year, with a maximum carryover of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Financial planning and group legal assistance.
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.
Applications will be accepted for at least three calendar days from the posting date or until the job posting is removed. Career Level - IC4 About Us As a leader in cloud solutions, Oracle leverages revolutionary technology to address current challenges. With over 40 years of experience, we partner with industry leaders across various sectors and maintain a strong commitment to integrity. We believe that true innovation flourishes when everyone has the opportunity to contribute. That’s why we foster an inclusive workforce that promotes equal opportunities for all. Oracle careers offer pathways to global opportunities, nurturing work-life balance. We provide competitive benefits grounded in fairness and consistency, and support our employees with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also encourage community engagement through our volunteer programs. We're dedicated to including individuals with disabilities throughout every stage of the employment process. If you need accessibility assistance or accommodations for a disability at any stage, please reach out to us via email. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and other protected characteristics. Oracle is committed to considering applicants with arrest and conviction records in compliance with relevant laws.