Technical Writer & Editor

Job Overview

Location: Arlington, VA

Clearance: Must have an active Top Secret Clearance (TS/SCI)

Shift: On-site  M-F

Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber‑attacks. Contract personnel will investigate the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with restoration of services.

• Developing and reviewing technical communications deliverables including cybersecurity documentation, operational procedures, plans, action reports, and meeting minutes; coordinating with Incident Management teams to obtain necessary input data.
• Preparing, reviewing, editing, and maintaining program technical documents, standard operating procedures, work instructions, CONOPS, and internal team messaging.
• Maintaining statistical diagrams and charts of team engagement reports.

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Ability to obtain DHS suitability.
• 5+ years of technical writing experience in cybersecurity communications deliverables (documentation, plans, action reports, meeting minutes).
• Experience creating and maintaining government records associated with cybersecurity activities, documentation, and SOPs.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe products, and GSuite.
• Strong technical writing and editing skills, including AP style and/or government agency directed style guides.
• Ability to work with technical cyber analysts to evaluate material and present concise, compelling narratives.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced cybersecurity environment to deliver timely products.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity communications terminology, concepts, and subject matter.
• Experience creating technical briefings including executive leadership briefings.
• Understanding of different communication styles and formats.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in English, Business, or related field; or 5+ years technical writing and editing experience with a high school diploma.

• CompTIA Security+
• ITILv4

Node.

Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best‑of‑breed technologies to accelerate business impact. Our core values focus on identifying the right people, simplifying complex problems, and delivering innovative solutions with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• Three weeks of PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Pre‑approved online training