Cybersecurity Technical Writer

SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients.

This is a contingent position based on contract win.

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Cybersecurity Technical Writer to support a cybersecurity program by developing, editing, reviewing, and maintaining technical, operational, compliance, and program management documentation. The position works closely with cybersecurity engineers, RMF analysts, ISSOs, project managers, and Government stakeholders to create clear, accurate, and compliant documentation supporting cybersecurity operations, Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, audit readiness, and executive communications.

This position is fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain cybersecurity documentation supporting programs and systems.
• Create and update technical documents, reports, procedures, and operational guides.
• Translate complex cybersecurity concepts into clear, understandable language for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure consistency, quality, accuracy, and formatting across all program deliverables.
• Maintain document repositories and version control processes.
• Support development and maintenance of authorization package documentation, including System Security Plans, Security Assessment Plans/Reports, Plans of Action and Milestones, Contingency Plans, Incident Response Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Review cybersecurity artifacts for completeness, quality, and compliance.
• Develop executive briefings, status reports, dashboards, and presentation materials.
• Perform technical editing, proofreading, and formatting of cybersecurity deliverables.
• Ensure documents, reports, presentations, and deliverables meet Section 508 accessibility requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in technical writing supporting cybersecurity, IT, or Federal programs.
• Strong technical writing, editing, proofreading, and document management skills.
• Familiarity with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and Federal cybersecurity documentation requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more certifications: CPTC, Security+, CGRC, CAP, CISSP, or MOS.
• Experience supporting Federal civilian agencies.
• Experience supporting RMF authorization efforts and cybersecurity compliance programs.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, SharePoint, Confluence, Jira, eMASS, or similar documentation platforms.

Compensation: $75,000-$95,000/year.