Technical Writer

Lightgrid, LLC

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communications, IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • CompTIA Security+ certification required
  • 3-5+ years of technical writing experience, with 2 years supporting DoD or federal government IT programs
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat
  • Familiarity with NIST Special Publications and DoD Instructions (DoDI)
  • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and documentation
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance of EVS unclassified and classified VoIP documents with applicable security policies
  • Author key technical documents such as CONOPS, SSPs, HLDs, and Disaster Recovery plans
  • Draft and edit technical documentation, SOPs, user manuals, and installation guides
  • Assist in documenting related to Risk Management Framework and security compliance standards
  • Lead preparation of documentation for Risk Management Framework ATO packages
  • Collaborate with SMEs and other technical personnel to simplify complex information
  • Conduct quality assurance checks to maintain accuracy and consistency across documentation

Benefits

  • Remote work arrangement with required in-office meetings in Fort Meade, MD
  • Opportunity to work on critical DoD projects
  • Collaborative environment engaging with technical experts
  • Professional growth through experience in compliance and security documentation
  • Emphasis on maintaining high standards of technical integrity and alignment with security protocols.
Full Job Description
LightGrid is hiring for a technical Writer to work remotely for the majority of the time but Attend Meetings in Fort Meade, MD. ACTIVE DoD SECRET is required. The contractor shall perform editing and technical writing duties. Key responsibilities include: • Ensuring the EVS unclassified and classified VoIP documents remain compliant with all applicable DISA, Joint Force Head Quarters-DoD Information Network, and United States Cyber Command security policies and directives. • Author authoritative technical documents, including Concept of Operations (CONOPS), System Security Plans (SSPs), High-Level Designs (HLDs), and Disaster Recovery/COOP plans for enterprise-level systems. • Draft, edit, and format technical documentation, SOPs, SOX, ISCP, DRP, including network diagrams, user manuals, installation guides, and system architecture documents in support of DISA enterprise systems. • Assist in the creation and maintenance of documentation related to Risk Management Framework (RMF), DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guides (SRGs), and Impact Level (IL4/IL5/IL6) compliance. • Lead the preparation and alignment of documentation supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages, specifically mapping to NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD Cloud SRG requirements (IL5/IL6). • Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), network engineers, system administrators, and cybersecurity analysts to gather necessary information and translate technical jargon into accessible language. • Standardize and maintain document repositories, ensuring version control and adherence to strict DoD and DISA style guides and formatting standards. • Conduct peer reviews and quality assurance checks on deliverables to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across all project documentation. • Standardize and maintain document repositories, ensuring version control and adherence to strict DoD and DISA style guides and formatting standards. Requirements Required skills and Education Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communications, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Certificate / License required CompTIA Security+ 3-5+ years of technical writing experience, with at least 2 years directly supporting DoD or federal government IT programs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and collaborative enterprise tools. Working knowledge of NIST Special Publications, DoD Instructions (DoDI) • Work independently to manage and execute all required documentation. • Strong written, verbal and cognitive communication skills are required to advise the government, prepare documentation, and coordinate with team members. A proven ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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