Cybersecurity Technical Writer

Job Description

Description

SAIC has an opportunity for a Technical Writer! The successful candidate will provide support to the Cybersecurity Integrity Center (CIC) in the Department of State Bureau of Information Resource Management (IRM). Duties are in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area (30% in downtown D.C; 70% in Beltsville, MD). The CIC supports cybersecurity monitoring, threat analysis, incident response, and infrastructure remediation within and across all of the State Department’s information technology (IT) infrastructure in a 24x7x365 operation. The CIC coordinates and collaborates with other State Department bureaus as well as other organizations within the Federal Government, and commercial partners.  

The position may allow temporary hybrid remote work due to Covid-19.  Position may be called back onsite at any time at the customer's request.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the systems / processes / procedure and the documentation requirements
• Write technical and process documentation for various audiences, including but not limited to CDRL reports, Software Design Documents, Requirements, Deployment Plans, RCAs, Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions
• Collaborate with team to write essential internal documentation that builds shared understanding
• Learn complex technical information and communicate it in a readable, concise, and accurate manner to both technical and non-technical persons.
• Coordinate shared content and deliverables with other writers

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and 6 + Years; Master's degree and 4 + Years; May accept additional experience in lieu of degree
• Speaks and writes fluent, grammatically correct English
• Experience researching and writing excellent documentation and examples for senior system administrators, business analysts, and/or developers
• Experience with MS Office to include Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Project
• Ability to manage multiple, high, & competing priorities in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills across all levels
• Self- starter and problem solver
• Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures
• Basic familiarity with the SDLC and software development
• Ability to communicate IT, networking, and security concepts to personnel at all levels of experience and responsibility

Clearance Required

• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance
• Active Top Secret is preferred

Desired Education & Skills

• Strong time management and multitasking skills; attention to detail
• Experience working with multiple high priority tasks simultaneously
• Comfortable documenting and defining system details
• Senior level documentation and reporting skills

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.