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Technical Writer with Security Clearance

Quantum Sky Engineering LLCAurora, CO🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

Advance your career by leading critical cybersecurity documentation for a high-impact mission supporting the Department of Defense, all while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule and a highly competitive salary. You will thrive in this role if you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for RMF compliance and a desire to collaborate with top-tier security architects. Apply today to secure this pivotal position and take the next step in your professional journey.

Quick overview

Salary$115k - $130k/yr
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeEmployee
Work modeHybrid
LocationAurora, CO, United States
SplunkActive DirectorySharePointLinuxWindows Server

Job description

Core Responsibilities

  • Write, edit and maintain RMF artifacts: System Security Plans, control implementation statements, POA&M narratives, continuous monitoring strategies, and policies and procedures.
  • Develop standard operating procedures, policies, user guides and training materials for cybersecurity processes.
  • Interview cybersecurity staff and administrators to capture accurate technical detail.
  • Map control descriptions to NIST SP 800-53 requirements and keep language consistent across packages.
  • Manage document version control, review cycles and configuration-controlled libraries (e.g., SharePoint).
  • Upload and organize artifacts in eMASS with the cybersecurity team.
  • Prepare briefing slides, executive summaries and responses to assessor or inspection findings.
  • Edit for clarity, accuracy, grammar and adherence to customer style guides and templates.
  • Mark and handle documents correctly per data handling and CUI marking requirements.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (PWS Section 5.5.1.33.1).
  • Experience Substitution: of direct Information Assurance experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree (PWS Section 5.5.1.33.2).
  • DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce Certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP) for the assigned work role within six months of hire.
  • Public Trust, U.S. citizenship required.
  • Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, the RMF (NIST SP 800-37 / DoDI 8510.01) and DoD security policy.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning, STIG compliance and security monitoring tools.
  • Experience with eMASS, ACAS/Tenable, and Splunk Enterprise Security.
  • Familiarity with Windows Server, RHEL, Active Directory and network security devices.

Clearance

  • Active or favorably adjudicated Tier 3 (T3) / NACLC investigation (SF-86), or Tier 2 (T2) Public Trust / Non-Critical Sensitive IT-II investigation (SF-85P / MBI).
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Common Access Card (CAC) and DHA network account.

Location

  • Aurora, CO

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