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Technical Writer - IT Security #2276
Remote, USA · Information TechnologyTechnical Writer – IT Security
Location – Austin, Texas (Remote work but must be located in Texas)
Contract position – 12-18 months
*ONLY CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING IN TEXAS WILL BE CONSIDERED
We are seeking a strong Technical Writer for our direct State client in Austin, Texas to develop comprehensive technical product documentation for their cybersecurity group. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical writing and experience in producing detailed programs and end-user documentation with appropriate visualizations, including tutorials, user guides, troubleshooting manuals, and reference manuals.
Experience Required:
Responsibilities:
Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Location – Austin, Texas (Remote work but must be located in Texas)
Contract position – 12-18 months
*ONLY CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING IN TEXAS WILL BE CONSIDERED
We are seeking a strong Technical Writer for our direct State client in Austin, Texas to develop comprehensive technical product documentation for their cybersecurity group. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical writing and experience in producing detailed programs and end-user documentation with appropriate visualizations, including tutorials, user guides, troubleshooting manuals, and reference manuals.
Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, communications or related subject
- 5+ years of experience in Information Technology
- 3+ years technical writing with cybersecurity governance, risk assessments and NIST framework
- Knowledge of Texas State Government structure and the Texas Legislative process
- Some knowledge of the Texas Cybersecurity Framework, Texas Administrative Code 202, or the Texas Controls Standards Catalog
- Experience writing in a standard writing style, such as APA, MLA, or CMS.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with people of all technical levels
- Ability to explain abstract concepts and technical terms to different audiences
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat Pro
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all phases of document generation including research, writing, customer verification, incorporating updates and delivery
- Develop and maintain standard operating policies and procedures (SOPs) and other technical documents
- Coordinate meetings and collaborate with internal subject matter experts to collect and interpret input
- Review requests, plan and organize projects accordingly and report on progress to leadership
- Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and agency laws, rules, policies, and procedures
- Develop documentation that meets client-side specifications and standards
- Gather and document staff feedback on draft documents and incorporate user-requested changes as directed by the supervisor
- Communicate effectively and collaborate with individuals of all technical levels in a team environment
- Ensure documentation is accurate, clear, and accessible to users of varying technical expertise
Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.