Senior Technical Writer, Information Security Position Available In Fulton, Georgia
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Job Description
Overview We are seeking a Senior IT, InfoSec, Risk and Controls Technical Writer to join our IT Risk and Controls department. The primary responsibility of this role is to develop, write, and maintain comprehensive IT policies and controls documentation for Information Security and IT. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical writing, a deep understanding of Information Security and IT risk management, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation. Responsibilities
- Develop, write, review, and maintain documentation IT related polices to ensure they are current, comprehensive, and aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Develop plans to support, risk assessments, system configurations, and security architecture
- Document and maintain IT controls including control objectives, procedures, and evidence requirements
- Collaborate with InfoSec, IT, DevOps, Compliance, Legal, and various stakeholders to gather information and ensure accuracy of content
- Translate regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, CMMC, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.) into required documentation
- Assist in developing security training and awareness materials for internal staff
- Create technical documentation for secure software development practices, threat modeling, and security architecture
- Ensure all documentation is version-controlled, accessible, and aligned with internal governance frameworks
- Review, edit, and standardize documentation to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with industry best practices
- Contribute to and participate in internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and addressing any findings related to IT policies and controls
- Understand applicable regulations and associated IT and cybersecurity control frameworks Senior IT, InfoSec Technical Writer
- Stay current on risk management, cybersecurity/threats, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to ensure documentation remains relevant and effective
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications Qualifications:
- Act as a cultural advocate internally and extremally
- 3-5 years of experience in technical writing, preferably within IT, information security, risk management, or related field
- High collaboration skill set This Job is for
You If:
- Your experience gives you both a broad and deep understanding of IT organizations and functions
- You enjoy the challenge of analyzing processes and creating valuable improvements
- You are organized and can work on multiple projects concurrently
- You are not afraid to ask questions and express your thoughts
- You are eager to take on professional challenges
- You can see what needs to be done and take appropriate action
- You enjoy interacting with others to identify and solve complex challenges
Relevant Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, information systems, information security, computer science, technical writing, or related field
- Certifications in CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CGRC, CRMA, CISM, etc.
- Experience with IT General Controls and auditing
- Experience with
NIST, PCI
DSS, GDPR, CCPA, and SOC frameworks
- Experience in ITIL and/or Process Improvement
- Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions like: Archer and SNOW
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills
- Excellent business partnership, verbal and written communication skills
- Strong tactical and strategic thinking, analysis and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and willing to shift direction quickly when priorities change
- Identify, own, and track issues to resolution