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Technical Writer

Private Label Staff
locationArlington, VA, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Education
Full Time

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary:

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer with a strong background in IT documentation to support internal service operations. This full-time, on-site position will play a key role in creating and maintaining clear, accurate, and user-friendly technical materials across multiple IT functions, particularly within the Service Desk and other technical teams. Occasional telework may be allowed with managerial approval.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain technical documentation including, but not limited to:
    • Knowledge base articles and repositories
    • Internal news articles and technical bulletins
    • Process and procedure documents
    • Online help guides and user manuals
    • White papers, requirements documents, and use cases
    • Documentation of issues escalated to Tier III and engineering personnel
  • Collaborate with IT teams to gather source information and validate technical accuracy.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into concise, easy-to-understand documentation for a variety of audiences.
  • Maintain version control and document repository integrity.
  • Ensure all documentation follows internal standards, formatting, and best practices.
  • Focus solely on technical writing duties (no equipment deployment, conference room setup, or other IT support responsibilities).


Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of three (3) years of IT technical writing experience.
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills with a high attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to simplify complex information and present it clearly.
  • Proficiency with documentation tools such as:
    • Microsoft Word
    • Microsoft Visio
    • Adobe Acrobat
  • Experience using version control systems and maintaining structured document libraries.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working cross-functionally.
  • Knowledge of documentation standards and best practices.


Certification Requirements

Required:

  • At least one (1) Intermediate-Level Industry Certification, such as:
    • CompTIA Security+ (Sec+)
    • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
    • Microsoft Modern Desktop Administrator Associate

Desired:

  • One or more Higher-Level Certifications, such as:
    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
    • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
    • Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
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