Security Compliance Policy and Guide Writer

About the role

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Security Compliance Policy and Guide Writer to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team. This role involves documenting security control requirements for a large government client, including agency policies, technical baselines, and compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all Agency documents align with FISMA, other Federal guidance, and the Agency’s internal guidance on information security.
• Interfaces with federal employees and contractors to perform required activities.
• Assists in presenting updates and the status of deliverables to the client.
• Develops spreadsheets for tracking metrics related to FISMA, A&A, and continuous monitoring.
• Gathers and writes technical documents for the installation, operation, and maintenance of information systems in clear and concise language.
• Ensures technical documents are written in a clear, readable format for both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ensures documentation properly references organizational policies as needed.
• Performs quality assurance reviews and edits applicable materials as needed.
• Acquires and verifies knowledge by working closely with stakeholders and making improvements to documentation.
• Works with system owners and SMEs to understand existing and planned technologies and standards.
• Writes or edits documentation for reports, manuals, briefings, proposals, instructional materials, catalogs, and software/hardware documentation.
• Utilizes project management tools to manage and track assigned tasks.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience writing technical documentation for IT solutions, including operational guides and compliance documentation.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, or related degree, or two (2) additional years of professional experience in lieu of degree.
• Must understand NIST special publications, FISMA, and other federal laws and regulations and be able to translate them into policy.
• Ability to rapidly and effectively research Federal regulations, laws, and guidance and apply them in the editing and writing of policies, technical guides, and procedural guides.
• Experience using Google Workspace (Google Drive, Sheets, Docs) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of IT standards and frameworks (at a minimum, NIST and ISO).

Qualifications

• Must have a valid U.S. Government security clearance.

Skills

• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Knowledge of IT standards and frameworks (NIST, ISO).
• Ability to research and apply Federal regulations and guidance.
• Experience with Google Workspace.

Benefits

Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, health coverage for family and dependents, short-term disability and life insurance, 401(k) matching, and various wellness and fitness programs. The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $128,500, with benefits including paid time off, holidays, and FSA programs.

Pay

The salary for this role is expected to be in the $115,000-$128,500 range.

Schedule

This position allows for 100% remote work.