Technical Writer (CMMC)

$70,000 - $90,000/Yr

Summit 7 Systems - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical Writer (CMMC) at Summit 7 Systems is responsible for developing and maintaining documentation for IT projects, focusing on compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standards. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create clear and concise documentation that meets regulatory standards and supports both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and edit technical documentation, including policies, procedures, manuals, and guides focused on IT and cybersecurity best practices, with an emphasis on CMMC compliance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, compliance, cybersecurity, and project managers, to gather detailed requirements and understand complex information.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and accurate documentation that meets regulatory standards and is accessible to a broad audience.
• Review and revise existing documentation to ensure it reflects the latest compliance requirements and industry best practices.
• Create and maintain templates for technical documentation to ensure consistency across documents.
• Collaborate with the compliance and cybersecurity teams to monitor changes in CMMC requirements and update documentation accordingly.
• Manage multiple projects and prioritize documentation needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Conduct regular audits of documentation to identify gaps and ensure compliance with CMMC standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communications, IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably in IT or cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of CMMC compliance requirements and an understanding of cybersecurity principles.
• Ability to create clear, concise, and structured documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent research skills and the ability to work independently to understand complex IT concepts.
• Familiarity with documentation tools such as Confluence, MadCap Flare, or Adobe FrameMaker.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications in CMMC, cybersecurity, or technical writing.
• Knowledge of additional regulatory standards, such as NIST and DFARS.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and working in a SaaS environment.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Excellent health/dental benefits from BCBS
• Unlimited mobile phone plan
• 10 days' vacation
• 7 days sick time
• Bonuses and salary increase potential via certifications plan