Technical Writer - Cybersecurity
Portland
Tuesday, 28 April 2026
ECS is seeking an Technical Writer - Cybersecurity to join our team in our Portland, OR office (Hybrid). This position is located in the Portland, OR area. This is a hybrid position requiring 2 – 3 of days on-site support. The ideal candidate is a strong technical writer with some background in cybersecurity. This role will require excellent customer-facing skills to update or create effective, clear, and accurate policies, processes, procedures, and other technical documentation for a new ISCM Program. Core Capabilities Demonstrable technical writing expertise, with the ability to create accurate, user-friendly, technically proficient documentation Knowledge of cybersecurity terms, roles, and systems Understanding of federal and regulatory compliance processes and documentation requirements Ability to collaborate with technical team and customer Subject Matter Experts to ensure accurate, thorough, and timely documentation Capable of interpreting or creating technical documentation, graphics, SOPs, policies, and processes Ability to document highly technical processes and incorporate them into user manuals Able to provide templates, procedures, and a style guide if needed to create and maintain consistency Provide research on best practices Ensure project team members and stakeholders are kept apprised of progress or roadblocks through regular formal team meetings, and project details are updated US Citizenship Requires obtaining a DOE Public Trust before starting, and the ability to obtain a DOE L clearance if needed Strategically minded to understand and incorporate how and where policies, processes, reports, and dashboards connect across the larger program Excellent communication skills to work with multiple stakeholders at various levels of technical proficiency Strong organizational skills to document, store, and track multiple efforts across the project A minimum of 5 years of directly relevant experience