Technical Writer & Editor

Technical Writer & Editor

Location: Arlington, VA

Must have an active Top Secret Clearance

Must  be able to work on-site 0800-1630 M-F

Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. 

Node is seeking a Technical Writer to support this critical customer mission.

Responsibilities:
- Developing and reviewing technical communications deliverables including cybersecurity documentation, operational procedures, plans, action reports, and meeting minutes, coordinating with Incident Management teams to obtain necessary input data.
- Preparing, reviewing, editing, and maintaining program technical documents, standard operation procedures, work instructions, CONOPS, and internal team messaging.
- Maintaining statistical diagrams and charts of team engagement reports.
- Must  be able to work on-site 0800-1630 M-F

Required Skills:
- U.S. Citizenship.
 - Must have an active TS/SCI.
- Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
- 5+ years of technical writing experience including developing cybersecurity communications deliverables such as documentation, plans, action reports, and meeting minutes for internal and external audiences.
- Experience with creating and maintaining government records associated with cybersecurity activities, documentation, and SOPs.
- Excellent hands-on experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Products, and GSuite.
- Fluid technical writing and editing skills, including the use of AP Style and/ or government agency directed style guides.
- Ability to work with technical cyber analysts to evaluate material and break it down into concise, compelling narrative that engages the reader.
- Ability to work under pressure with engagement leads, technical analysts, and subject matter experts in a fast-paced cybersecurity environment to ensure timely product release.

Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with cybersecurity communications terminology, concepts, and subject matter.
- Experience with creating technical briefings including executive leadership briefings.
- Understanding of different communication styles and formats

Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in English, Business or related, or 5+ years technical writing and editing experience with a high school diploma

Desired Certifications:
- Sec+, ITILv4

Company Overview:

Node.Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.
Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:

OUR CORE VALUES
Identifying the~RIGHT PEOPLE~and developing them to their full capabilities

Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. Our~MISSION FIRST~approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner

We believe in~SIMPLIFYING~complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence

Our mantra is “~Simple*Secure*Speed~” in delivery of innovative services and solutions

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include

• Medical 
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life 
• Health Saving Account
• 401K
• Three weeks of PTO
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Pre-Approved Online Training