Technical Writer - Zero Trust - Gunnison Consulting Group Inc

We are seeking a motivated and customer-oriented cybersecurity professional to support our Department of State client. The candidate will support development of zero trust implementation strategy.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop comprehensive Zero Trust policies, procedures, and technical documentation tailored for software products and aligned with government security standards.
• Work with the Integrated Product Team (IPT) to define and document Zero Trust maturity levels specific to the company's software development processes.
• Analyze existing software programs and supporting documentation, assessing their alignment with Zero Trust principles and government regulations.
• Create detailed reports on software security posture, including key findings, risks, potential roadblocks, and compliance-specific recommendations.
• Develop clear and actionable documentation to guide the implementation of Zero Trust within the software development lifecycle (SDLC), incorporating secure coding practices and government requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communication, Computer Science, or a related field OR equivalent experience demonstrating expertise in technical writing and cybersecurity concepts.
• Must be an effective communicator (oral and written), with exceptional technical writing skills and the ability to translate complex concepts for various audiences.
• Have the ability to work professionally and collaboratively with software development teams, engineers, vendors, government stakeholders, and diverse groups.
• Have well-developed time management, schedule coordination, and project management skills.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably within a software development or cybersecurity environment.
• Solid understanding of Zero Trust principles and frameworks (NIST 800-207) as they apply to software development and deployment.
• Experience in developing policy, technical documentation, whitepapers, or other materials focused on cybersecurity, ideally with some exposure to government compliance requirements.
• Ability to analyze and understand complex software architectures and technical specifications, explaining them clearly and concisely.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Experience with government contracting documentation standards.

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance.

Why Join Gunnison?

• Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
• Quality is our top priority.
• Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
• There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
• We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
• We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.

Employee Benefits

Gunnison employee benefits meet or beat other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, including:

• Bonuses AND profit-sharing
• 401k Matching
• Certifications and training allowance $2,500/year
• 3 weeks of personal leave your first year (160 hours can roll over every year)
• 5 days of Flex-Time-Off per year

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

In 1994 Gunnison Consulting Group began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.