Technical Writer/Configuration Manager
Listed on 2026-09-12
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IT/Tech
Technical Writer, Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Job Title:
Technical Writer / Configuration Manager Job Category:
Information Technology Time Type:
Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Secret Employee Type:
Regular Percentage of
Travel Required:
Up to 10%
Type of Travel:
Local
The Opportunity:
Join a fast‑paced Agile development program as a key contributor on our Platform team. We are looking for a versatile and detail‑oriented professional to serve as both a Technical Writer and Configuration/Change Manager. In this dual-impact role, you’ll shape how our teams communicate, document, and manage evolving cloud-based solutions in a secure AWS environment. You will play a vital part in ensuring our program’s accuracy, compliance, and technical excellence—while influencing processes that support mission delivery for a government customer.
Responsibilities:Technical Writing
- Develop and maintain clear, comprehensive technical documentation including admin installation guides, API references, system architecture diagrams, and other artifacts.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gather technical inputs and validate content accuracy.
- Keep documentation current and aligned to ongoing system updates and releases.
- Create and maintain security and compliance documentation required for Authority to Operate (ATO) within a government program.
- Establish and maintain CM policies, procedures, and Configuration Management Plans (CMPs) in alignment with government and industry standards (IEEE, ISO, MIL-STD-973, EIA‑649).
- Define configuration identification schemes and naming conventions for Configuration Items (CIs).
- Conduct CI audits, reviews, and verification activities to ensure traceability and accuracy.
- Manage functional, allocated, and product baselines across the system development lifecycle.
- Coordinate release planning, deployment activities, and support government oversight reviews.
- Ensure CM processes integrate seamlessly with SAFe/Agile practices in scaled environments.
- Utilize AWS tools and services to document and manage cloud infrastructure.
- Align documentation and configuration management practices with AWS best practices and compliance requirements.
Required:
- Active Secret Clearance.
- 3+ years of experience in configuration management for complex technical systems, including managing baselines and change control.
- 3+ years of experience in technical writing, supported by a portfolio of published technical documents.
- Hands‑on experience with Dev Ops tools and workflows, including Git Lab.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Certification or formal training relevant to technical writing, configuration management, cloud technologies, or related fields.
- Experience supporting government programs or regulated environments.
- Familiarity with ATO processes and federal compliance frameworks.
- Knowledge of AWS cloud architecture and infrastructure documentation.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across engineering, Dev Ops, and program management teams.
- Ability to thrive in fast‑paced Agile environments with evolving priorities.
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.Together, we will advance our…
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