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ECS · 2 days ago

Cybersecurity Technical Writer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

ECS is a leading provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. They are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Technical Writer to support the Department of State, focusing on ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity policies through the production of high-quality RMF artifacts.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and finalize critical RMF artifacts, including Security Assessment Plans (SAP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) in alignment with NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2 and SP 800-53 Rev. 5

Compile and edit Executive Summary Briefings and Risk Acceptance Recommendation Reports to support risk-based decisions by the Authorizing Official

Document objective evidence of control implementation, ensuring all findings are mapped correctly to NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 5 assessment procedures

Maintain strict version control and quality assurance for all deliverables, ensuring documents are free of errors and compliant with DoS branding and formatting standards before submission to the Government

Support the Issue Resolution Process by documenting risk-based decisions, remediation status, and closure verification reports

Review and edit technical documentation for clarity, consistency, and accuracy, translating complex vulnerability data into accessible language for diverse stakeholders

Create and maintain project documentation, including Kickoff Briefings, Transition-In/Out Plans, and Monthly Status Reports

Collaborate with the Cyber Project Manager to produce financial and resource tracking reports, including Residual Risk Statements and Impact Assessment Reports

Develop visual aids such as data flow diagrams and system boundary diagrams to support System Security Plans (SSPs)

Qualification

NIST RMF expertiseMicrosoft Office SuiteTechnical writing experienceActive Secret Security ClearanceDocumentation skillsCommunication skillsDOSCompTIA Security+ certificationCPTC certificationCSAM

Required

Active Secret Security Clearance

5+ years of technical writing experience, with specific experience supporting Federal Cybersecurity or RMF programs

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Cybersecurity, English, or a related field

Demonstrated understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), specifically Step 4 (Assessment), and familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 and SP 800-115

Proven ability to produce high-quality technical documents (SAR, SAP, POA&M) under tight deadlines

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and diagramming tools (Visio) for creating system authorization boundaries

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface with technical assessors and government leadership

Preferred

Experience supporting the Department of State (DOS)

Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CAP (Certified Authorization Professional), or technical writing certifications (CPTC)

Familiarity with CSAM or other GRC tools used for RMF package management

Company

ECS

Glassdoor3.6

ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.

Founded in 2001

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees