Technical Writer cybersecurity

Jackson, MS, US • Posted 16 hours ago • Updated 16 hours ago
Contract Independent
Contract W2
36 Months
On-site
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Skills

  • Technical Writer
  • information security
  • cybersecurity
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
  • NIST SP 800-53
  • IRS Publication 1075
  • CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls)
  • Security Governance and Risk Management
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Summary

Technical Writer cybersecurity
Job Description

The contractor will develop, revise, and maintain information security governance documentation. The work includes creating technically accurate, enforceable documentation aligned with cybersecurity frameworks and organizational objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop and revise information security policies.
  • Develop technical standards supporting approved security policies.
  • Develop operational procedures and implementation guidance.
  • Create security baselines and configuration documentation.
  • Develop compliance documentation to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, completeness, and enforceability.
  • Recommend improvements to governance documentation structure and organization.
  • Produce clear documentation suitable for technical staff, management, auditors, and external reviewers.
  • Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) to accurately document existing processes and required security controls.
  • Maintain document version control and support periodic reviews.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Technical writing experience involving cybersecurity or IT governance.
  • Demonstrated experience with several of the following:
    • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
    • NIST SP 800-53
    • IRS Publication 1075
    • CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls)
    • Security Governance and Risk Management
    • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
    • Incident Response
    • Vulnerability Management
    • Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC)
    • Vendor Risk Management
    • Security Awareness and Training
    • Policy Lifecycle Management

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience writing documentation aligned with:
    • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
    • NIST SP 800-53
    • IRS Publication 1075
  • One or more of the following certifications:
    • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
    • CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
    • CGRC (Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance)
    • CompTIA Security+
    • Or an equivalent cybersecurity certification
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  • Dice Id: 10499223
  • Position Id: 9022568
  • Posted 16 hours ago
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