Freelance Proposal Technical Writer(Remote)
We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer with a strong background in cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and federal IT environments. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience creating and managing technical documentation for cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity programs, and federal compliance initiatives. This role requires collaboration with engineering, security, and compliance teams to produce high-quality documentation supporting federal government projects and regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation related to cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and federal IT systems.
- Create System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), POA&Ms, SOPs, policies, procedures, user guides, and operational manuals.
- Support federal compliance initiatives including FedRAMP, FISMA, RMF, NIST 800-53, and Zero Trust Architecture documentation requirements.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, cloud architects, DevSecOps teams, ISSOs, and system administrators to gather technical information and produce accurate documentation.
- Document AWS and Azure cloud environments, including security controls, architecture diagrams, configurations, and operational processes.
- Prepare and maintain documentation required for Authority to Operate (ATO) packages and federal security audits.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Create installation guides, implementation manuals, release notes, training materials, knowledge base articles, and API documentation.
- Maintain document repositories and version control using tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, and Jira.
- Ensure all documentation complies with organizational standards, federal regulations, and security best practices.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and support documentation activities within DevSecOps environments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, English, Communications, or related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience as a Technical Writer supporting cybersecurity and cloud-based projects.
- Experience supporting federal government agencies or federal contractors.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards including:
- NIST 800-53
- RMF
- FedRAMP
- FISMA
- STIG
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Hands-on experience documenting AWS and/or Microsoft Azure cloud environments.
- Experience creating technical documentation such as SSPs, SOPs, policies, procedures, and security documentation.
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and DevSecOps methodologies.
- Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or equivalent cloud certification.
- CompTIA Security+ certification.
- Experience with cybersecurity tools such as Splunk, Nessus, CrowdStrike, or Wireshark.
- Familiarity with documentation tools including MadCap Flare, Confluence, Jira, SharePoint, and Visio.
- Prior experience supporting ATO processes and federal security audits.
- Knowledge of HTML, XML, Markdown, or JSON.
Technical SkillsCloud Platforms
- AWS
- Microsoft Azure
Documentation Tools
- Confluence
- Jira
- SharePoint
- MS Visio
- MadCap Flare
Security & Compliance
- FedRAMP
- NIST RMF
- FISMA
- STIG
- Zero Trust
Operating Systems
- Windows
- Linux
Work Environment
- Experience working in federal or highly regulated environments.
- Ability to support hybrid or remote federal projects.
- Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional technical and compliance teams.
Desired Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically proficient, and experienced in developing cybersecurity and cloud documentation for federal environments. They should possess strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple documentation projects while ensuring compliance with federal security standards. Pay: From $50.00 per hour Work Location: Remote