Technical Writer

Maveris is an IT and cybersecurity services company committed to helping organizations create secure digital solutions to accelerate their mission. We are Veteran-owned and proud to serve customers across the Federal Government and private sector. We have an opening for a full-time, permanent Technical Writer to join our talented, dynamic team in support of a large Federal Government customer. 

Veterans are encouraged to apply. 

The Technical Writer will help support the Program Manager and Team on a dynamic and exciting cybersecurity program for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). 

Duties

As a Technical Writer supporting Maveris programs, you will be trusted to support the Program in various Programmatic and Technical Writing activities. In this role, a typical day will include:

Documentation Creation and Management:

• Work with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product use case or implementation to draft documentation, including use cases, implementation plans, training documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), white papers, and other ad hoc requests. 
• Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience. 
• Maintain version control and organization of all documents within the approved repository. 

Specific Task Support:

• Develop and write documentation for cybersecurity execution management services, vulnerability scanning services, cybersecurity analytics, and technical services. 
• Create and manage documents such as the Cloud Incident Response Plan (IRP) Preparedness/Tabletop Exercise Plan, Cloud Adversarial Emulation Testing/Assessment Report, Cloud Toolset Configuration Review Report, Cloud Security Posture Review Report, and Risk Register Prioritized List. 
• Accurately record system requirements as defined by system owners and stakeholders. 

Review and Analysis:

• Review and provide modifications as required to existing Communication Plans, Concept of Operation documents, and Process Asset Library Maps. 
• Analyze existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities while providing and implementing recommendations. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent professional experience may substitute for the educational requirement
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in technical writing
• Proven ability to produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with subject matter experts and other team members to gather information and translate it into clear, concise documentation
• Familiarity with version control systems and practices 
• Experience writing use cases or implementation plans
• Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation, particularly in cybersecurity or IT environments
• Ability to deliver high-quality documentation, paying attention to detail
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including SharePoint and Teams
• Self-starter that can work under general direction in a highly collaborative team-based environment

Benefits

Maveris attracts and retains talent of the highest caliber by offering opportunities to work in exciting and challenging environments surrounded by bright minds. Our employees are our most prized asset and are rewarded with highly competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

About Maveris

Maveris offers exceptional, mission-focused solutions to organizations facing highly complex IT, digital, and cyber security challenges. Our success is achieved by maintaining an environment of trust where people are encouraged to reach their fullest potential. Every candidate that applies to Maveris brings something unique to the table, and because our team is diverse, we consistently meet our goals and exceed client expectations. If you are a highly-motivated person with a willingness to learn, we invite you to apply today to join our team!

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