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IBM is looking for a Sr. Technical Writer who is a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting Risk and Compliance within our Government services and ensuring that cloud environments meet the required security standards. You will be responsible for working with internal security, technology, legal, and business stakeholders as well as with third party auditors to communicate compliance mandates and maintain compliance against published standards. You will be leading small and large technical document development efforts requiring you to ask questions others don’t. As a technical writer you’ll bring your technical and analytical background to work. You’ll develop and review documentation and presentations for our teams. You’ll help identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, processes to ensure documentation follows the appropriate formats and content for its purpose.
Your role and responsibilities
- Knowledge of multiple writing style guides and requirements using Microsoft (MS) Office product suite, including designing and developing in PowerPoint.
- Ability to develop and lead FedRAMP documentations such as the System Security Plan (SSP) and all its associated documentations such as the incident response plan (IRP), the Configuration Management Plan (CMP) etc., and the various policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Work with other writers to improve how we write and evolve how we approach technical documentation as a team.
- Partner cross-functionally across the organization to support the implementation of technical, management, and operational controls, with a focus on controls required to deliver and operate regulated environments.
- Contribute to the development and adherence of FedRAMP policies and controls.
Required education
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
- 5+ years of experience in IT security audit, compliance, or relevant Federal regulatory experience.
- Excellent writing, documenting, and communications skills.
- Experience with leading the development of artifacts through FedRAMP (Moderate, High) ATO.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 concerning cloud technologies, architectures, and services.
- Ability to translate technical and security requirements into common language.
- Experience with Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure Experience.
- Have an industry certification such as CISSP, CCSP, CISA, and CISM.
Preferred technical and professional experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in identification, management, and reporting of risks and POA&Ms.
- Experience evaluating the design and effectiveness of IT controls.
- In depth technical knowledge of Cloud systems or IT operations.
- Experience leading broad projects, making decisions that impact multiple departments, and influencing others both inside and outside of team.
- Broad IT background with technical understanding of networks, protocols, security configurations, cryptography, identity and access management, and the systems development life cycle.
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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being.
- Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs.
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs.
- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.
- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Job Title: Sr. Technical Writer
Date posted: 31-Jan-2025
Job ID: 12365
City / Township / Village: Austin
State / Province: Texas
Country: United States
Work arrangement: Hybrid
Area of work: Software Engineering
Employment type: Regular
Contract type: Regular
Projected Minimum Salary per year: 141,000.00
Projected Maximum Salary per year: 212,000.00
Position type: Professional
Some travel may be required based on business demand.
Company: (0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Shift: General (daytime)
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