
Technical Writer
MetroStar
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Washington D.C. • Maryland • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $142,000 - $170,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Partner directly with Network Engineers and technical SMEs to document systems and processes
- Develop and maintain SOPs, runbooks, and operational guides
- Capture architecture diagrams, workflows, and technical dependencies
- Support transition-in documentation and knowledge transfer efforts
- Ensure documentation aligns with security, operational, and customer expectations
- Maintain version control and documentation repositories
- Proactively identify documentation gaps that impact mission readiness
Requirements
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required.
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred; relevant experience may substitute.
- 3+ years of experience producing technical documentation in support of IT, cybersecurity, engineering, or systems integration programs.
- Demonstrated ability to develop clear, accurate, and well-structured technical documentation, including system documentation, runbooks, as-built documentation, operational guides, standard operating procedures, and technical manuals.
- Experience authoring, maintaining, and tracking controlled technical documentation, architectures, workflows, and processes in Confluence, including structured knowledge bases and controlled documentation spaces.
- Experience working directly with engineers, cybersecurity staff, system administrators, and program stakeholders to gather technical information and translate it into consumable documentation.
- Experience supporting documentation workflows within ServiceNow; and strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and document version control.
- Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical operational environment.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Parental Leave and dependent care
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
technical documentationsystem documentationrunbooksoperational guidesstandard operating procedurestechnical manualsversion controlarchitecture diagramsworkflowstechnical dependencies
Soft Skills
clear communicationattention to detailorganizational skillscollaborationability to translate technical information
Certifications
Top Secret security clearanceSCI eligibility