MetroStar

Technical Writer

MetroStar

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington D.C.MarylandVirginiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $142,000 - $170,000 per year

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