Technical Writer II
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $68,842 - $98,991 per year
About the role
- create, prepare, edit, maintain high-quality technical documentation
- distribute internal and external customer-facing communications and user guides
- create various communication products
- work closely with the security team, IT, engineering, and other cross-functional teams
- organize and manage security documentation sets
- provide documentation support for security audits and compliance initiatives
- gather and incorporate feedback from users, stakeholders, and auditors
- implement improvements to documentation processes
Requirements
- U.S. Citizen
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Information Security, or related field; or equivalent experience
- interim or favorably adjudicated DoD/IC SECRET clearance
- 3-5 years’ experience conducting writing in a technical environment
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Experience in creating documentation such as user guides, manuals, and online help files
- Proficiency in using documentation tools, software, and knowledge management databases
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, XML, HTML, and CSS
- Strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for security documentation
Benefits
- healthcare benefits
- paid leave
- retirement plans
- insurance programs
- education and training assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
technical writingeditingproofreadingdocumentation creationuser guidesmanualsonline help filesXMLHTMLCSS
Soft Skills
organizational skillstime managementinterpersonal skillsattention to detail
Certifications
DoD/IC SECRET clearance