The Role
Author, revise, and maintain information security governance documentation (policies, standards, procedures, baselines) aligned with NIST, IRS, and CIS frameworks. Collaborate with SMEs to ensure technical accuracy, enforceability, version control, and readiness for auditors and reviewers. Support periodic reviews and recommend documentation improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Technical Writer will support Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) on the Technical Documentation Improvement project. This role focuses on developing, revising, and maintaining information security governance documentation, including policies, standards, and procedures that align with established cybersecurity frameworks. The Technical Writer will produce clear, accurate, and enforceable documentation for use by technical staff, management, auditors, and external reviewers. This position requires close collaboration with subject matter experts to ensure organizational processes and controls are properly documented. The role also supports document version control and periodic review.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and revise information security policies.
- Develop technical standards supporting approved security policies.
- Develop operational procedures and implementation guidance.
- Create security baselines and configuration documentation.
- Develop compliance documentation for technical accuracy, consistency, completeness, and enforceability.
- Recommend improvements to governance documentation structure and organization.
- Produce clear documentation suitable for technical staff, management, auditors, and external reviewers.
- Work with subject matter experts to accurately document existing processes and required controls.
- Maintain document version control and support periodic review.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Technical writing experience involving cybersecurity or IT governance.
Demonstrated senior level experience with the following:
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- NIST SP 800-53
- IRS Publication 1075
- CIS Critical Security Controls
- Security governance and risk management
- Identity and access management
- Incident response
- Vulnerability management
- Disaster recovery and business continuity
- Vendor risk management
- Security awareness and training
- Policy lifecycle management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience writing documentation aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, and IRS Publication 1075.
- CISSP, CISA, CGRC, Security+, or equivalent certifications.
Additional Requirements:
- Local candidates only; remote or hybrid candidates will not be considered.
- Standard criminal background check required.
Work Location and Schedule:
Location: 100% onsite in Jackson, MS.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, within an 8 AM to 8 PM window, 40 hours per week.
Work Arrangement: Onsite only; remote or hybrid candidates will not be considered.
Work Arrangement: Onsite only; remote or hybrid candidates will not be considered.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Technical writing experience involving cybersecurity or IT governance
- Senior-level experience with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Senior-level experience with NIST SP 800-53
- Senior-level experience with IRS Publication 1075
- Senior-level experience with CIS Critical Security Controls
- Security governance and risk management experience
- Identity and access management knowledge
- Incident response knowledge
- Vulnerability management knowledge
- Disaster recovery and business continuity knowledge
- Vendor risk management experience
- Security awareness and training program knowledge
- Policy lifecycle management experience
- Local candidates only (Jackson, MS) and onsite work required
- Standard criminal background check
- Experience writing documentation aligned with NIST frameworks and IRS Publication 1075
- CISSP, CISA, CGRC, Security+, or equivalent certifications
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The Company
What We Do
Air InfoSec is a veteran-owned and led cybersecurity consulting and staffing firm based in Austin, Texas, focused on enhancing government security through expert staff placement.
