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.
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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 Now
Apply Now