Information Assurance Technical Writer Details

SPN Solutions Inc. - Bethesda, MD

Employment Type : Full-Time

SPN Solutions is seeking to hire a senior level, skilled Information Assurance Technical Writer isto support ongoing critical requirements with one of our Defense customers in Bethesda, MD. The Information Assurance Technical Writer will be responsible for understanding of DoD/DHA IT Security and IA policies, directives, and publications; and shall maintain awareness of relevant cyber-related policy issues. The Information Assurance Technical Writer will function as part of a team, inclusive of customers, and must demonstrate sufficient written and communication skills to ensure success.


Primary Job Duties:

  • Comprehensive understanding of DoD/DHA IT Security and IA policies, directives, and publications; and shall maintain awareness of relevant cyber-related policy issues.
  • Comprehensive understanding of federal security regulatory requirements and security frameworks, including RMF, NIST SP 800-series, FISMA, FIPS, FedRAMP, etc.
  • Creates, manages, and maintains setup documentation and security policies for compliance and accreditation purposes for all programs, including SOPs, policies, procedures, plans, and more.
  • Prepares, standardizes, edits, and finalizes documentation, incorporating information provided by system administrators, specialists, analysts, engineers, and operations personnel.
  • Creates, updates, and maintains templates, guidelines, checklists, presentations, and training guides in alignment with the RMF guidelines for the organization’s cybersecurity needs.
  • Reviews and comments on materials related to technical documentation and reports, cybersecurity policies and procedures, and planning materials.
  • Writes, edits, and develops graphical presentations of technical information for both technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Organizes and completes writing assignment material according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
  • Maintains records and files of work and revisions regarding IT operational policies and procedures.
  • Develops and formalizes robust quality assurance review processes of all existing and new programs and shall conduct quality assurance reviews of programs as directed.
  • Creates informational exhibits such as document data flows, Ports, Protocols and Services (PPS) documentation, system architecture, and other necessary diagrams/charts.

Requirements

  • Minimum Three (3+) years hands on relevant experience.
  • Four-year degree.
  • Must meet DOD 8570 requirements.
  • Strong planning, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Benefits

At SPN, we have a corporate culture which fosters creative thinking, respects your contributions, and accepts nothing less than excellence in serving our customers. We demonstrate these core principles daily through our corporate Values and culture.

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans available for you and your family
  • Premier 401k retirement plan with corporate matching
  • Generous vacation and sick leave plan
  • Parental leave plan
  • Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  • Free gourmet coffee, tea, fresh fruits, and healthy snacking alternatives
SPN Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes. SPN Solutions Inc. will treat all employees equally with respect to compensation; opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion and transfer, and all other terms and conditions of employment

Posted on : 3 years ago