Technical Writer

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Base pay range:

$30.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Title:

Technical Writer

Duration:

24 months of contract

Shift and Timing:

1st Shift, 8 am - 5 pm

Job Description:

As a technical writer focused on Cyber and Physical Security you will analyze, review, and research current business practices and industry benchmarks to create easily accessible internal policies, procedures, and assorted documentation for the CPS Integrated Security Department. Duties include coordinating and collaborating with internal and external organizations and subject matter experts, analyzing information required for developing and updating security-related policies/procedures, providing technical editing services, and promoting knowledge sharing within Integrated Security.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Develop clear, concise, and accurate security documentation for a variety of audiences (technical and non-technical).

This may include user manuals, configuration guides, security policies, training materials, white papers, and blog posts.

Collaborate with security engineers and other technical specialists to gather subject matter expertise.

Ensure technical accuracy and adherence to security best practices.

Maintain and update existing security documentation.

Develop and implement a content management strategy for security information.

Design user-friendly documentation that is easy to understand and navigate.

Understand the security posture and compliance requirements of the organization.

Work effectively with internal stakeholders (engineers, security analysts, managers) to gather information and ensure content accuracy.

Possess excellent communication skills to explain complex security concepts clearly and concisely.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Information Technology, Information Technology Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems OR Information Security experience will be considered as a substitute for degree.

Candidate must be actively pursuing completion of a degree listed above and self-studying to obtain at least one certification listed below.

Knowledge of information technology security principles and methods.

Knowledge of vulnerability information dissemination sources (alerts, advisories, bulletins).

Knowledge of key concepts in security management (vulnerability management, patch management, incident response).

Experience with collecting data from a variety of cyber defense resources.

Skill in recognizing and categorizing various types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks.

Experience with using security event correlation tools (SIEM).

Ability to conduct vulnerability scans and recognize vulnerabilities in information systems.

Ability to apply techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions using various detection technologies.

Ability to interpret the information collected by network tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Cyber and Physical Security experience.

Experience in Operations Centers.

Experience with software documentation.

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