Cybersecurity Technical Writer

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Develop and maintain documentation for deployment diagrams, standard operating procedures, manuals, instructions, and contract deliverables .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $55,200 - $126,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining technical documentation, including user guides, manuals, and operational procedures. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office tools and possesses a strong understanding of document configuration management and technical writing principles.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Documentation DevelopmentMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft VisioDoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

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Hard Skills

Technical WritingDocument Configuration ManagementInstallation DocumentationUser GuidesOperations DocumentationTechnical PublicationsEditing Technical CopyGathering Technical InformationFormatting Technical PublicationsCybersecurity Terminology

Soft Skills

Ability to Handle DeadlinesAbility to Prepare ReportsAbility to Prepare BriefingsInterpersonal CommunicationCollaboration with Technical Personnel

Certifications & Qualifications

Active TS/SCI ClearanceSecurity+ CECCNA-SecurityGSECSSCPCySA+GICSPCND Certification

Industry Keywords

Technical AuthorTechnical EditorIT ProjectsIC ClientsTechnical EngineersTechnical Architects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain documentation for deployment diagrams, standard operating procedures, manuals, instructions, and contract deliverables
Write and edit technical documentation for hardware and software, including installation, configuration, and how-to documentation
Format technical publications using technical drawings, consultations with technical personnel, and other available resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience as a technical author or editor of technical or scientific information
Knowledge of grammar, formatting, and document configuration management
Knowledge of basic concepts and writing technical copy for various types of documents
Ability to prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals, and technical publications
Ability to gather technical information and prepare written text
Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities
DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification
TS/SCI clearance is required
Experience supporting IC clients is nice to have
Experience interacting with technical engineers and architects is nice to have
Knowledge of cybersecurity terminology is nice to have
Ability to prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences is nice to have
Ability to handle deadlines is nice to have
Ability to maintain a current internal documentation library is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company values