Cyber Security Technical Writer (2685)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Cyber Security Technical Writer in Oak Ridge, TN.

Navarro is a premier contractor providing high-quality technical services to DOE, NASA, and DOD. Navarro’s success is based on our customer service focus and our well-known responsiveness and innovation. In all we do, either in corporate management or in our services to our clients, we seek for the most effective and efficient approaches to provide best value to our clients.

This is a professional technical writing position within the Information Systems & Services (IS&S) Cyber Security Organization. The responsibilities of the person in this position is documenting cyber security policies, procedures and authorization documentation pertaining to all network and operating environments to include but not limited to:

• Ability to present administrative, technical, and operational information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word as well as diagrams and charts
• Researching and documenting security best practices for particular devices, applications, and emerging technologies.

• Coordinating and ensuring technical requirements of cyber security are appropriately documented and integrated into the overall site security efforts.
• Reviewing and analyzing planned projects and initiatives that may have an impact on the cyber security policies and procedures.
• Evaluating cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risk to computing resources and clearly communicate into written policies and procedures.

• Evaluating compliance with the organization's security policies and making recommendations for areas of improvement.
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity protection standards and baselines (e.g. NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800 series Special Publications, DoD STIGs, CNSSI 1253, DOE SD 205.1, DOE O 205.1)
• Understanding of networking technologies and protocols
• Strong teamwork skills, including interaction with end users and operations personnel, in a service-oriented environment
• Ability to develop and update cybersecurity policy documents, system security plans, baselines and threat models for deployment and risk acceptance decisions

Requirements

Formal training or a demonstrated knowledge of cyber security is required. Good technical computing expertise with working knowledge of security controls for networks, systems, databases, and enterprise applications is required as well as knowledge of system life cycle methodologies to include risk management and configuration management. Experience with the integration of new information technology into existing infrastructures is desired as well as familiarity with DOE/NNSA cyber security policy and associated implementation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field with five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience including certifications (e.g., SANS Training, CISSP, or other security certifications).
• The successful candidate must have excellent verbal and written communications skills. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” clearance.

Highly Preferred

• Active DOE Q Clearance

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability