Digital SCIF Technical Writer

Position Summary

• Client requires a technical writer to document the build, implementation, maintenance and operations of a Digital Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) to support a large information security program in the software services technology industry

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure clear, accurate, and compliant documentation that supports the secure operation of the digital SCIF
• Create comprehensive technical documentation for the Digital SCIF, including:
  • Procedures for building, configuring, and maintaining secure digital environments
  • User and administrator guides for system operations, access controls, and compliance workflows
  • Maintenance checklists, troubleshooting guides, and change management records
  • Compliance documentation to meet federal and industry standards (e.g., DoD, NIST, ISO 27001)
• Define and document workflows for securing, managing, and auditing the Digital SCIF, ensuring alignment with sensitive information handling protocols
• Develop security playbooks, incident response protocols, and audit trail processes
• Partner with cybersecurity engineers, architects, compliance officers, and project managers to gather requirements and ensure technical accuracy.
• Translate technical jargon into clear, user-friendly documentation for both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
• Use documentation platforms (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint, etc.) to organize and version-control materials

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of technical writing experience in IT security or cybersecurity
• Expertise in technical writing, cybersecurity standards, and experience documenting secure IT systems and compliance requirements
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, DFARS) and digital security controls (e.g., encryption, access control, network segmentation).
• Familiarity with secure infrastructure design, cloud security, or zero-trust architectures.
• Ability to create concise content
• Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation
• Ability to deliver high quality documentation with appropriate level of detail
• Ability to represent complex technical concepts in easily understandable text and pictures
• Familiarity with the SDLC and software development
• Must be able to create and maintain documentation on implementations
• Must be able to create and maintain documentation on the implementation and operational/maintenance processes
• Ability to write for diverse audiences
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
• Ability to influence others and demonstrate leadership
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent documentation skills; demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Collaborative team worker – both in person and virtually using MS Teams or similar
• Ability to work as liaison between business and information security / information technology
• Flexibility to accommodate working across different time zones
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with strong spoken and written English
• Business outcomes mindset
• Solid balance of strategic thinking with detail orientation
• Self-starter, ability to take initiative

Preferred Qualifications

• Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM a plus
• Experience working at a company with a global footprint and a large enterprise environment
• Knowledge of Digital SCIF standards or physical SCIF documentation is strongly preferred