Technical Writer - Cybersecurity at Gunnison Consulting Group

, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

78000.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical writing, Cybersecurity, Compliance reporting, NIST RMF, FISMA, Security documentation, Version control, Risk assessment, Vulnerability reporting, MS Office Suite, Documentation management, Secret clearance

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

Description * This position is contingent upon a future opening with Gunnison. Salary: $70,000 - $78,000/year The Technical Writer develops and maintains high-quality documentation to support cybersecurity compliance and reporting for client systems. This role ensures clarity, accuracy, and consistency across technical and non-technical audiences. Duties and responsibilities include: Prepare, edit, and maintain security documentation including SSPs, POA&Ms, security test plans, and assessment reports. Support version control, ensuring documentation remains accurate and up-to-date. Translate technical risk and vulnerability findings into plain-language reports for executive stakeholders. Develop briefing materials, audit packages, and communications for ISSO staff and Government leaders. Ensure compliance with Department of State formatting and documentation standards. Requirements 3+ years of technical writing experience, preferably in cybersecurity or federal IT. Familiarity with NIST RMF, FISMA, and federal IT security documentation. Strong ability to interpret technical material and write for diverse audiences. Proficiency with MS Office Suite and documentation management tools. Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance required. The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements. Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include: 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year 11 paid Holidays each year 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Public Transportation Subsidies Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year! Why Join Gunnison? Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation. Quality is our top priority. Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer. There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow. We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding. We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time. In 1994 Gunnison began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain high-quality cybersecurity documentation, including SSPs, POA&Ms, and security test plans. Translate complex technical risk and vulnerability findings into clear reports for executive stakeholders and government leaders.