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 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 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.

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

– 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, or 5+ years of technical writing and editing experience with a high school diploma

Desired Certifications:

– Sec+, ITILv4

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

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