Technical Documentation Contractor

Job Title: Technical Documentation Contractor

Location: Jackson, MS, Onsite

Rate: Best competitive rate

The Client is seeking an experienced Technical Documentation Contractor to support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Information Security Governance documentation. This role is ideal for a technical writer with a strong cybersecurity background who can translate complex security requirements into clear, accurate, and enforceable documentation aligned with industry standards and regulatory frameworks. The successful candidate will collaborate with cybersecurity professionals, technical teams, auditors, and business stakeholders to create governance documents that strengthen the organization’s security posture and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Develop, revise, and maintain Information Security policies.
• Create technical standards that support approved security policies.
• Develop operational procedures and implementation guidance.
• Produce security baseline and configuration documentation.
• Create compliance documentation that is technically accurate, consistent, complete, and enforceable.
• Recommend improvements to the organization’s governance documentation structure and standards.
• Produce documentation for diverse audiences, including:
  • Technical teams
  • Management
  • Auditors
  • External reviewers
• Work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to document existing processes, security controls, and governance practices.
• Maintain document version control and support periodic policy reviews.
• Ensure documentation aligns with organizational cybersecurity objectives and industry best practices.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Technical Communication, or a related discipline.
• Required Experience: Proven experience in technical writing within cybersecurity, information security, or IT governance environments.
• Experience Developing:
  • Security Policies
  • Technical Standards
  • Operational Procedures
  • Security Documentation
  • Governance Documentation
• Required Technical Knowledge:
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
  • NIST Special Publication 800-53
  • IRS Publication 1075
  • CIS Critical Security Controls
  • Security Governance & Risk Management
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Incident Response
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning
  • Vendor Risk Management
  • Security Awareness & Training
  • Policy Lifecycle Management
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience authoring documentation specifically aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, IRS Publication 1075.
• Professional Cybersecurity
  
  Certifications:
  
  
  • CISSP
  • CISA
  • CGRC
  • Security+
  • Equivalent industry‑recognized certifications

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