Documentation Specialist – RangeOS

Company Overview

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Position Overview

By Light Professional IT Services is seeking a Documentation Specialist to support the RangeOS and Gray Space components of the Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) in Hanover, MD.

The selected candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and organizing technical documentation, user guides, and training materials for RangeOS software and Gray Space environments. This role also includes supporting the maintenance of Range Builder and Gray Space course content to ensure accuracy, usability, and alignment with evolving system capabilities. You'll work closely with software engineers, system integrators, cyber operators, and instructional designers to deliver high-quality documentation that supports both technical teams and end users.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system manuals, user guides, SOPs, and configuration guides for RangeOS and Gray Space.
• Assist in the maintenance and revision of Range Builder and Gray Space course content, ensuring alignment with current software capabilities and training objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering and training teams to gather source material and translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly documentation.
• Ensure documentation complies with DoD standards, security classification guidelines, and version control practices.
• Support the creation of visual aids, diagrams, and flowcharts to enhance understanding of system workflows and configurations.
• Participate in Agile development cycles to stay current on system updates and incorporate changes into documentation in real time.
• Organize and manage documentation repositories, ensuring accessibility and traceability for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing materials for training events, fielding activities, and accreditation packages.

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communications, Information Technology, or a related field.
• IAT Level II certification in accordance with DoDD 8570.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in technical writing or documentation development for software systems.
• Familiarity with cyber range environments, virtualization, and Linux-based systems.
• Experience working with DoD programs, classified environments, or secure networks.
• Proficiency in documentation tools such as Microsoft Office, Confluence, JIRA, Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Experience supporting RangeOS, PCTE, or Gray Space environments.
• Familiarity with Range Builder or other cyber training content development tools.
• Background in cybersecurity, modeling & simulation, or distributed training environments.
• Experience with Agile development environments and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, GitLab).
• Knowledge of DoD documentation standards, RMF, and software lifecycle documentation practices.
• CompTIA Security+, CEH, or other relevant certifications.

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• Active Secret clearance required

Salary Range

Based on the roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the projected pay range for this position is:  $110,000 - $140,000.

The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, By Light also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, By Light provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.

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