Cybersecurity Technical Writer IV

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

About this Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Technical Writer – Level 4 to support enterprise cybersecurity initiatives for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This role provides expert-level documentation, communication strategy development, and technical writing support across cybersecurity governance, compliance, and risk management programs. The ideal candidate will translate complex cybersecurity policies and technical security requirements into clear, accurate, and accessible documentation for executive, technical, and non-technical audiences.

This position is critical to supporting cyber program transparency, audit readiness, compliance reporting, and federal coordination efforts. Experience with FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP, Privacy Act, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Cybersecurity Documentation & Communication

• Develop, edit, and maintain cybersecurity documentation including policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), playbooks, technical guides, reports, and executive briefings.
• Author and maintain security documentation in support of RMF and FISMA compliance.
• Produce ATO packages, POA&M documentation, and security control narratives in collaboration with ISSOs and system owners.
• Document FedRAMP processes and cloud security control implementations.

Cyber Affairs and Information Management

• Support cyber stakeholder engagement and federal coordination by developing communication plans, briefings, and cyber awareness content.
• Translate technical cyber findings, risk reports, and compliance metrics into executive-ready communications.
• Develop cyber program status reports and dashboard summaries.

Cyber Governance & Compliance Documentation

• Support policy lifecycle management through drafting, editing, and formatting security policies and governance artifacts.
• Ensure alignment to NIST Rev 5, HHS IS2P, and federal cyber mandates.
• Assist with external audit responses and audit readiness documentation.

Risk Management & Continuous Monitoring Support

• Document processes for Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) integration and cyber risk scoring.
• Capture technical procedures for C-SCRM, High Value Assets (HVA), and ISCM activities.
• Maintain consistent documentation standards across cybersecurity program areas.

Quality Assurance & Section 508 Compliance

• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Apply document control and version management processes.
• Support contract deliverables including weekly reports, technical presentations, meeting minutes, and program communications.

Security and Compliance Requirements

• Ensure compliance with:
• FISMA, NIST SP Rev 5
• FedRAMP Moderate/High
• CUI and Privacy Act guidelines
• Mandatory 1-hour cyber incident reporting

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Technical Writing, Information Technology, Communications, or related field.
• 10+ years of technical writing experience, with 5+ years supporting cybersecurity or federal IT programs.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and federal compliance frameworks:
• NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, NIST CSF, FedRAMP
• RMF documentation and ATO process
• CUI and Privacy Act information handling
• Proven experience drafting IT security policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and documentation templates.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance/Must be a US citizen.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Experience supporting cybersecurity programs at HHS, DHS, VA, DoD, DOJ, or other federal agencies.
• Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CAP, CGRC, PMP, or CCSP.

Flexible work from home options available.