Technical Writer II
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $68,842 - $98,991 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
technical writingeditingproofreadingdocumentation creationuser guidesmanualsonline help filesXMLHTMLCSS
Soft skills
organizational skillstime managementinterpersonal skillsattention to detail
Certifications
DoD/IC SECRET clearance