Technical Writer (CMMC) Job at Summit 7 Systems in Huntsville

Salary*:

$70,000 - $90,000

*Dependent upon qualifications

Summit 7 is here to rise above the ordinary. The work we do here goes far beyond day-to-day projects - it further protects the US defense industrial base from cyber threats, fosters thought leadership, and creates growth opportunities. Our support staff, sales team and technicians are all coming together to make a difference. We also recognize that you're a person with life beyond work, that's why we invest in meaningful health and welfare benefits such as:

• Excellent health/dental benefits from BCBS
• See into the future with our luxurious VSP vision benefits
• Prepare for the long-haul courtesy of our 401k with company matching
• Unlimited mobile phone plan
• 10 days' vacation, 7 days sick time
• Bonuses and salary increase potential via our certifications plan

We do cool work here, defying expectations by simply being who we are - each of us makes an impact.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining documentation for our IT projects, with a focus on ensuring compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standards. Your expertise will help streamline our documentation process and provide essential resources for both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and edit technical documentation, including policies, procedures, manuals, and guides focused on IT and cybersecurity best practices, with an emphasis on CMMC compliance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, compliance, cybersecurity, and project managers, to gather detailed requirements and understand complex information.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and accurate documentation that meets regulatory standards and is accessible to a broad audience.
• Review and revise existing documentation to ensure it reflects the latest compliance requirements and industry best practices.
• Create and maintain templates for technical documentation to ensure consistency across documents.
• Collaborate with the compliance and cybersecurity teams to monitor changes in CMMC requirements and update documentation accordingly.
• Manage multiple projects and prioritize documentation needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Conduct regular audits of documentation to identify gaps and ensure compliance with CMMC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communications, IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably in IT or cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of CMMC compliance requirements and an understanding of cybersecurity principles.
• Ability to create clear, concise, and structured documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent research skills and the ability to work independently to understand complex IT concepts.
• Familiarity with documentation tools such as Confluence, MadCap Flare, or Adobe FrameMaker.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications in CMMC, cybersecurity, or technical writing.
• Knowledge of additional regulatory standards, such as NIST and DFARS.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and working in a SaaS environment.

Summit 7 Systems is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and an alcohol and drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Summit 7 Systems requires background investigations. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a reference/background check. We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening.