Sr. Technical Writer

YOUR MISSION

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Technical Writer with a strong background in Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC), product security and industry certifications. The ideal candidate will have deep experience authoring and maintaining complex security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), certification-specific implementation guides, and policy/procedure libraries for cloud and on-premise environments.

This role demands proficiency with major frameworks such as FedRAMP, CMMC, SOC 2, Common Criteria, and DoD compliance standards, as well as strong knowledge of product and application-level security. The candidate must be capable of translating complex technical and regulatory concepts into accessible and audit-ready documentation, supporting certification efforts and ongoing compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Author, edit, and maintain high-quality documentation for:

• System Security Plans (SSPs)
• Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Security policies, procedures, and standards
• Control implementation narratives
• Customer-facing compliance guides and white papers
• Develop and manage documentation libraries and templates to ensure consistency, scalability, and reusability across multiple compliance frameworks.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, product security, GRC, and legal teams to ensure documentation accurately reflects the technical implementation of controls and compliance requirements.
• Support audit and assessment readiness by maintaining up-to-date artifacts and preparing documentation packages for third-party assessors and government bodies.
• Track changes in regulatory standards and update documentation accordingly (e.g., NIST 800-53 Rev 5, CMMC updates).
• Participate in the development of knowledge-sharing resources and compliance enablement tools for internal and external stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience as a technical writer with a focus on cybersecurity, GRC, or certification documentation.
• Proven experience writing and managing:
• FedRAMP documentation packages (High, Moderate, Low)
• CMMC Level 2 or 3 documentation
• SOC 2 Type I/II reports and controls mapping
• Common Criteria Evaluation documentation
• DoD SRG or IL-level documentation requirements
• Strong understanding of security and compliance concepts, including risk management, access controls, vulnerability remediation, and encryption standards.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and build structured document repositories and version-controlled libraries.
• Proficient with tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, Google Workspace, Git, and Markdown documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

One or more industry-recognized certifications, such as:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Technical Writer (CTW)
• Familiarity with cloud security environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, GCP).
• Experience supporting ATO (Authority to Operate) processes for public sector customers.
• Experience in regulated industries such as defense, aerospace, or critical infrastructure.

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $125,000 - $170,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
• Work Location: this role will be fully onsite at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO
• Work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory.
• Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.

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