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Overview
Location: Hybrid (Denver, CO preferred; Minneapolis, MN)
Employment Type: Contract (W2)
Are you a detail-driven technical writer with a passion for cybersecurity? Trissential is partnering with our client to bring on a Technical Documentation Specialist who will play a pivotal role in shaping and standardizing cybersecurity documentation across a highly regulated environment. This is more than just documentation-it's your opportunity to influence how teams operate, onboard, and scale securely.
What's in It for You?
- High-Impact Work - Shape cybersecurity documentation standards that directly support enterprise-wide security operations
- Long-Term Opportunity - Join an ongoing initiative with strong potential for multi-year extensions
- Collaborative Environment - Work alongside cybersecurity engineers, architects, PMO teams, and vendors
- Autonomy & Ownership - Lead documentation efforts and drive standardization across tools and teams
- Innovation Exposure - Leverage AI tools like Copilot to streamline and modernize documentation processes
Your Role & Responsibilities
- Develop, standardize, and maintain documentation across cybersecurity tools and platforms
- Create high-quality playbooks, onboarding guides, SOPs, job aids, and best practices
- Lead discovery sessions with SMEs to extract and refine technical content
- Manage documentation lifecycle, including version control and continuous improvement
- Ensure all documentation aligns with compliance policies and regulatory requirements
- Maintain and optimize documentation repositories, primarily within SharePoint
- Identify gaps and provide recommendations to improve documentation quality and processes
Skills & Experience You Should Possess
- 5-7+ years of experience in technical writing or documentation roles
- Strong experience within cybersecurity domains (IAM, logging/monitoring, IT/OT environments)
- Proven ability to create structured, standardized documentation frameworks
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to lead information-gathering sessions
- Experience working in regulated industries (utilities, healthcare, finance, or government)
- Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to enhance documentation workflows
- Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
Bonus Points If You Have:
- Experience in utility or highly regulated infrastructure environments
- Exposure to process improvement or documentation transformation initiatives
- Understanding of cybersecurity tools, platforms, and operational workflows
Education & Certifications You Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Certifications in technical writing or cybersecurity (nice to have but not required)
What We Offer
At Trissential, we prioritize flexibility, career growth, and meaningful work. By joining our client's team, you'll contribute to critical initiatives while enjoying a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
- Competitive Compensation -$45-$55 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
- Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents - Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
- Paid Time Off - Offers paid time away from work
- Hybrid Work Model - Flexibility to work onsite and remotely
- Career Development - Opportunities to expand your expertise in cybersecurity documentation and AI tools
- Collaborative Culture - Work with high-performing teams in a supportive environment
Please note: This role is only open to candidates authorized to work in the United States.
Ready to take ownership of cybersecurity documentation and make a lasting impact? Apply today and elevate your career with Trissential!