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Stratum Networks is a rapidly growing information assurance and cybersecurity solutions
company that provides high-end network and security consulting to Department of Defense and Intelligence Community clients. We are looking for a talented and passionate Technical Writer who would support one of our clients located in the Annapolis
Junction, MD area.
CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH POLYGRAPH TO
BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project’s hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation. Creates code documentation for software; produces implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provides field, data definition, and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources.
Day-to-day responsibilities could include:
- Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents
- Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides, and manuals and technical publications
- Gather technical information, prepares written text
- Maintain a current internal documentation library
- Uses multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio, etc.
- Understand basic concepts and write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
- Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides, and manual and technical publications
- Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences
- Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials
- Coordinate layout and design of documents
- Work on all phases of documentation
- Under general direction, write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
- Apply concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources
- Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems
- Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information
- Research highly technical subject matter, organize information from multiple sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers
- Produce technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies
- Apply technical manual standard NSA DS-89 to work products
REQUIREMENTS:
Six (6) years experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
STRATUM NETWORKS OVERVIEW:
Stratum Networks is a rapidly growing information assurance and cybersecurity solutions
company with expert knowledge of implementing secure infrastructure, providing security
integration, development, assessment and training solutions. Our high-end network and security
consulting to Department of Defense and Intelligence Community clients create robust, secure
network infrastructure, policies, and procedures for local and global, terrestrial and satellite
Networks.
As leading experts in their fields, our certified and highly experienced network, software
development, IT support and security professionals are able to provide the necessary design,
implementation, and consulting services to meet the demanding requirements of mission-critical
Stratum Networks, Inc is an equal opportunity employer, who participates in E-Verify. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other classification as
required by applicable law.