Technical Writer

$70,000 - $90,000/Yr

Summit 7 Systems

Full-time - Mid Level

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical Writer position at Summit 7 involves developing and maintaining documentation for IT projects, particularly focusing on compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standards. The role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure that documentation is clear, concise, and meets regulatory standards, ultimately supporting 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

• Excellent health/dental benefits from BCBS
• VSP vision benefits
• 401k with company matching
• Unlimited mobile phone plan
• 10 days' vacation
• 7 days sick time
• Bonuses and salary increase potential via certifications plan