Technical Writer & Editor

Technical Writer & Editor
Location: Arlington, VA
Must have Top Secret Security Clearance
Node 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.
Node is 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 necessary input data.
- Preparing, reviewing, editing, and maintaining program technical documents, standard operation procedures, work instructions, CONOPS, and internal team messaging.
- Maintaining statistical diagrams and charts of team engagement reports.
Requirements
Required Skills:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must have an active TS/SCI
- Must be able 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 with 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 the use of AP Style and/or government agency-directed style guides
- Ability to work with technical cyber analysts to evaluate material and break it down into concise, compelling narrative that engages 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 with 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; or high school diploma and 7+ years of relevant experience
Desired Certifications:
- Sec+
Company Overview:
Node.Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.
Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:
OUR CORE VALUES
Identifying the~RIGHT PEOPLE~and developing them to their full capabilities
Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. Our~MISSION FIRST~approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner
We believe in~SIMPLIFYING~complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence
Our mantra is “~Simple*Secure*Speed~” in the delivery of innovative services and solutions
Benefits
We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic Life
Long-Term Disability
Health Saving Account
401K
Three weeks of PTO
10 Paid Holidays
Pre-Approved Online Training