Technical Writer -Security governance

Title: Technical Writer - Security governance

Location: Jackson, MS

Duration: 36 months

Position type: Contract.

Job Description

• The contractor will develop, revise, and maintain information security governance documentation.
• The work includes creating technically accurate, enforceable documentation aligned with cybersecurity frameworks and organizational objectives.
• Develop and revise information security policies
• Develop technical standards supporting approved security policies.
• Develop operational procedures and implementation of guidance.
• Create security baselines and configuration documentation.
• Develop compliance documentation for technical accuracy, consistency, completeness, and enforce ability.
• Recommend improvements to governance documentation structure and organization.
• Produce clear documentation suitable for technical staff, management, auditors, and external reviewers.
• Work with subject matter experts to accurately document existing processes and required controls.
• Maintain document version control and support periodic review
• Technical writing experience involving cybersecurity or IT governance.
• Demonstrated experience with several of the following:
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• NIST SP 800-53
• IRS Publication 1075
• CIS Critical Security Controls
• Security governance and risk management
• Identity and Access Management
• Incident Response
• Experience writing documentation aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, and IRS Publication 1075
• CISSP, CISA, CGRC, Security+, or equivelant certifications
• Vulnerability Management
• Relevant Experience (Developing Polices, Standards, Procedures)
• Technical Knowledge of Security Frameworks (NIST, Pub. 1075, CIS)
• Quality of Writing
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
• Vendor Risk Management
• Security Awareness and Training
• Policy Lifecycle Management