ECS is seeking a Technical Writer to work in our Seaside, CA office.
Job Description:
Serve as the Cybersecurity Technical Writer and Policy Writer for the Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) Cybersecurity Division for 100+ documents
Met with senior leadership and process owners to solicit policy and procedure requirements
Develop DoD policies and procedures, at the required level of detail needed to support the cybersecurity posture both on premise and in the cloud
Create a tracking mechanism for review and submission status for 100+ documents
Advocate for changes in policy that support organizational cyberspace initiatives or required changes/enhancements
Develop and maintain cybersecurity plans, procedures and policies to support and align with organizational cybersecurity initiatives and regulatory compliance
Assess policy needs and collaborate with stakeholders to develop policies to govern cyber activities
Establish and maintain communication channels with stakeholders to ensure document generation timeliness
Review existing and proposed policies and procedures with stakeholders
Ensure that policies and processes comply with legal, organizational and regulatory requirements
Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) that comprise step-by-step guidelines for recurring operations
Prepare and present weekly and monthly presentation statuses
Required Skills:
Must be a US citizen, possess a Secret Clearance, and be willing to acquire and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance if requested
Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information security, or similar discipline AND 7+ years of technical writing, policy or cybersecurity experience, in support of the DoD or other federal clients
Active DoD 8570 certification minimum compliance, including at least one of the following certifications in good standing: Security+, CASP+ CE, CISSP
Proficient government policy and procedures writing capability
Ability to communicate effectively with government, technical staff and contract leadership
Excellent analytic skills, including qualitative and quantitative data analysis
Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, practices, and requirements
Ability to create, manage and report on the review and submission status for 100+ cyber related documents.
Capacity to thrive in a complex, fast paced environment with competing demands while delivering consistent, high-quality commitment to mission-critical systems and solutions
Ability to work independently and continue to keep momentum on assignments, while engaging stakeholders
Desired Skills:
Prior DMDC or DHRA experience
Top Secret Clearance
Ability to be self-managing and self-directing
Demonstrated Senior to SME level knowledge of Cybersecurity and Privacy domains
Knowledge of applicable laws, Presidential Directives, Executive Branch Guideline, and NIST Cyber related guidelines
ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.