Job Title: Technical Writer
Job Type: Contract
Location: Remote
Clearance: Secret
Who is Ardalyst Defense, LLC?
Ardalyst Defense, LLC is a Maryland, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides engineering services and technical, analytical and cyberspace operations services to integrated U.S. government agency operations. Ardalyst personnel have decades of direct operations experience in full-scope Cyberspace Operations - at the Service, Joint and National Agency levels.
Are you an Ardalyst?
Ardalyst is a mashup of Ardent, meaning “passionate” and Catalyst, meaning “change agent.” To be an Ardalyst means to be passionate about creating and sustaining meaningful transformations.
Speak your mind – Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do and our belief in diversity of people supports our goal for diversity in thought. Ardalysts (that’s just what we call ourselves) come ready to contribute and find solutions.
Focus On Your Strengths – We invest in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each employee so that you can shine at what YOU do best.
See Yourself Grow – Ardalysts have cited being encouraged to take educated risk, kick-start progress, and advance their skills as one of their favorite things about working at Ardalyst and we’re determined to keep it that way.
Job Description
Our team, supporting our Navy customer, has an immediate need for a Technical Writer with demonstrated experience creating and revising technical documentation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Review and edit complex written and graphic technical materials, including system architecture designs, user manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), implementation plans, and troubleshooting guides, for an enterprise cloud IT environment
- Work closely with cloud engineers, system architects, and stakeholders to gather technical information and ensure accuracy in documentation
- Ensure documentation aligns with organizational and industry standards, including government compliance requirements where applicable
- Review, edit, and improve existing documentation to ensure clarity, consistency, and quality
- Develop a structured approach to organizing and presenting technical information to meet user needs
- Identify opportunities for improving documentation processes and tools to increase efficiency and accuracy
- Support program management team and daily operations
- Attend meetings and record minutes
Required Skills/Qualifications
- At least 5 years of relevant experience creating technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and how-to guides, for IT-environments, preferably in cloud engineering
- Exceptional ability to produce clear, concise, and well-organized documentation tailored to various audiences (technical and non-technical)
- Proficient in documentation tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Visio
- Must possess active SECRET clearance
- Must possess current IAT II or higher security certification in accordance with IAWF DoD 8570.01M
- Experience working with Navy customers preferred
- Ability to support 25% travel requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Monetary assistance with training and certifications
What Ardalyst Offers You?
- The chance to work with experienced technology entrepreneurs and world-class cyber operations experts who have successfully grown companies before.
- Plenty of opportunities to learn as well as apply your talents and previous experience.
Disclaimer
Ardalyst Defense, LLC is an EOE that empowers employees, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic—to meet and exceed customer expectations and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic work environment.