MS - MDHS- 162145 (Onsite)-Technical Writer - IT Security Documentation Consultant

State of Mississippi- Technical Writer - Information Technology Security Documentation Consultant - MS - MDHS- 162145 (Onsite)

Duration: At least 3 Years from projected start date

Rate: Based on Experience

Location: 3771 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, MS 39211

Work Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM (40 hours / week) , Occasional Overtime

Closing Date:  7/20/2026 

No MBR. 100% Onsite Required.  IMPORTANT: This posting is for MDHS which requires a fingerprint screen.  The process to obtain a fingerprint screen is extremely slow and it could take a month to get the results.  Do NOT submit candidates that need to start tomorrow, it's better to submit candidates that have a contract ending over the next month and is currently working.  If they need to give a notice do NOT have them give their notice after accepting the offer, wait until the fingerprint results are returned and then have them give their notice. 

Required Skills:

Technical writing experience involving cybersecurity or IT governance.

Demonstrated experience with several of the following:

- NIST Cybersecurity Framework

- NIST SP 800-53

- IRS Publication 1075

- CIS Critical Security Controls

- Security governance and risk management

- Identity and Access Management

- Incident Response

- Vulnerability Management

- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

- Vendor Risk Management

- Security Awareness and Training

- Policy Lifecycle Management

Preferred Skills:

- Experience writing documentation aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, and IRS Publication

1075

- CISSP, CISA, CGRC, Security+, or equivelant certifications

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 include:

- Develop and revise information security policies

- Develop technical standards supporting approved security policies.

- Develop operational procedures and implementation of guidance.

- Create security baselines and configuration documentation.

- Develop compliance documentation for 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 to accurately document existing processes and required controls.

- Maintain document version control and support periodic review

Skill Matrix:

Skill	Required / Desired	Years of Experience	Comments
HireRight used for Background Checks and Drug Screenings. Global ID facial Biomatrix	Required
Technical writing experience involving cybersecurity or IT governance.	Required
Demonstrated experience with several of the following:	Required
NIST Cybersecurity Framework	Required
NIST SP 800-53	Required
IRS Publication 1075	Required
CIS Critical Security Controls	Required
Security governance and risk management	Required
Identity and Access Management	Required
Incident Response	Required
Vulnerability Management	Required
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity	Required
Vendor Risk Management	Required
Security Awareness and Training	Required
Policy Lifecycle Management	Required
Experience writing documentation aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, and IRS Publication 1075	Preferred
CISSP, CISA, CGRC, Security+, or equivelant certifications	Preferred