Systems Engineer Technical Writer

About the position Responsibilities • Compose technical documentation including Technical Implementation Guides, user manuals, technical specifications, installation guides, system security plans, and standard operating procedures. • Conduct research to support and extend technical content as needed. • Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards and guidelines. • Own the entire documentation set, including architecture, writing, editing, testing, and deployment. • Create document templates and shells for subject matter experts to complete. • Coordinate with system engineers and subject matter experts to ensure all developed content is consistent, validated, and verified. • Ensure the use of proper technical terminology in team-produced artifacts. • Maintain records and files of work and revisions per an established document development life cycle. • Edit, clarify, and proofread documents written by others. Requirements • Active DoD TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI Eligibility. • Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Master's degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience, or equivalent work experience. • 4+ years of experience writing technical documentation for technical and non-technical audiences. • Advanced skills using MS Office Suite and editing in markdown language. • Technical editing experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) technical and reference documents. • Experience creating technical documentation with input from software engineers, systems engineers, and network engineers. • Proven experience creating technical diagrams and specifications using Visio. • Experience writing in a structured authoring environment. • Ability to translate technical and complex information and requirements into user-friendly technical documentation. • Ability to learn new technical information quickly to convey concepts targeted to the audience. • Ability to multi-task in a high-paced environment. • Demonstrated ability to work without appreciable direction, modulating schedule to meet and exceed schedule targets. Nice-to-haves • Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat. • Experience with Configuration Management documentation preferred. • General knowledge of IT Security principles with attention to detail in identifying areas of risk. • Understanding of network management. • Experience developing and testing written procedures in a lab environment. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job