Software People, Inc. is hiring: IT Security Technical Writer with BA skills in

Hello Team,

IT Security Technical Writer with BA skills

Location: Columbia, SC

Duration: 12+ months

Phone/Skype Hire. Onsite from day 1

The BA - Project Lead will work with various internal and external teams including agency leadership, Project Directors/Project Managers, Technical Directors/Developers, Business and Technology Stakeholders/Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and other agency staff to create Information Security related business and technical documents and artifacts that will be used both internally and externally , executive management, agency staff, vendors, and federal and state regulatory bodies. We are looking for candidates who are highly organized, can work independently in a fast-paced environment, and produce multiple quality deliverables with varying deadlines. Candidates should be self-starters and creative problem solvers and have the flexibility to learn new products and technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the independent analysis, design, implementation, and modification of information security policies, standards, and procedures to meet compliance efforts. Facilitates corrective activities to mitigate risk by assisting the OCS compliance team with processes and documentation. Maintains the GRC library and artifacts for federal and state regulatory audits and assessments.

Is responsible for OCS administrative policies and documentation. Works with technical staff and business stakeholders to create deliverables and artifacts that are intended for audiences with various levels of technical knowledge. Involves creating, sharing, revising, and publishing OCS policies and procedures.

Creates artifacts and supporting documentation and uses writing and communication skills to make complex information easier to digest.

Serves as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization in order to provide technical solutions to meet user needs.

Actively scribe and facilitate scope-related OCS meetings. Needs to be able to listen, summarize, and capture the essential elements for the project meeting minutes.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills Needed

• 5+ years of technical writing experience in positions requiring the development of structured written materials and visual aids.
• 2+ years of facilitating corrective activities to mitigate risk.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with internal and external vendors, project team members, management, and agency departments and to build relationships and use facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to write, edit, and prepare technical information for both technical and non-technical personnel using appropriate and illustrative graphical elements.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams and vendors.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines.
• Must possess advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, etc.) to include working with templates and style guidelines for branding consistency.
• Keen attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture.
• Ability to absorb and retain complex processes.
• Ability to accept changes and constructive criticism in a fast turn-around environment.
• Prior experience in analysis, design, implementation, and modification of policies, standards, and procedures.
• Experience with CMS MARS-E 2.2 or other NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliant programs.
• Experience in organizing information in a way that is appropriate for technical explanations without losing sight of the needs and aptitude of the audience.
• 2+ years of documented IT related work experience.
• Experience with an eGRC tool.

Required Education/Certifications:

Bachelor's or associate degree in English, journalism, business administration, or similar discipline.

Thanks & Regards

Adarsh Sharma

Software People Inc.

Adarsh.Sharma@softwarepeople.us

andy1usstaffing@gmail.com

Ph: 6316526157 Fax: 631-574-3122

Twitter: Software People @spincjobs

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