Coda Search│Staffing · 2 weeks ago
Technical Writer (cybersecurity)
Garden City, NY
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$37/hr - $40/hr
5+ years expCoda Search│Staffing is seeking a Technical Writer with expertise in cybersecurity policy and procedure development. This role involves collaborating with senior personnel to create clear documentation and user guides related to cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
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Responsibilities
Lead policy lifecycle work: author, edit, and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and playbooks; manage versioning and approvals
Update legacy documents and create "greenfield" policies aligned to NIST CSF (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover)
Develop artifacts including: Information Security Program Charter, Risk Management Policy, Asset Management Policy, Identity & Access Management Policy, Logging/Monitoring Standard, Incident Response & Recovery Plans, Vendor Risk Management Policy
Partner with SMEs across IT, Security, Legal, and Operations; facilitate review sessions and drive closure on feedback
Ensure alignment with regulatory/contractual requirements and internal governance; maintain traceability to controls
Create user guides, FAQs, and communication materials to support rollout (e.g., MFA enablement for key systems)
Own style guide, templates, and taxonomy; enforce consistency across all deliverables
Track progress in a documentation backlog; report status, risks, and dependencies to senior stakeholders
Qualification
Required
5–10 years of professional writing experience focused on cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)
Demonstrated ability to update legacy policies and create net-new ('greenfield') documentation
Expertise mapping to NIST CSF; working knowledge of ISO 27001 and PCI DSS
Exceptional communication skills; able to engage and influence senior personnel and SMEs
Strong organization and project management; can manage multiple documents and review cycles concurrently
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, SharePoint), document control, and versioning best practices
Preferred
Experience with SOC 2, HIPAA, and privacy frameworks
Background in technical writing for IAM, logging/monitoring, incident response, and vendor risk
Company
Coda Search│Staffing
At Coda, we believe the best way to serve our clients is through an inclusive and personalized approach. We’re not order-takers, we’re consultants.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Linh Nguyen
Chief Operating Officer
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2025-08-13
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