Sr. Technical Writer

Sr. Technical Writer

Contract - 6+ Month Engagement. (Contract to Hire)

Direct Client: Thrasio

Looking for a "Sr. Technical Writer" to document internal processes and systems related to data, data warehouse, compliance, procedures, etc.

Need a self-starter who can then build a team under them

5+ years of relevant experience in technical writing, product documentation, online publishing, or technical blogging, with a portfolio of writing examples.

Write and/or edit technical documents, including policies, procedures, and work instructions. Develop outlines and drafts for review and approval by technical engineers, developers, and compliance management ensuring that final documents meet applicable technical industry and compliance standards.

Translate IT application/technical process information into user-friendly content.

Understand IT compliance control gaps and oversee the documentation of the entire IT compliance control portfolio.

Assist in the policy lifecycle by monitoring changes to the standards and regulatory landscape as it pertains to the organization.

Consult relevant regulatory, information sources, and resources, technical documents, to obtain background information, and verify pertinent guidelines and regulations governing technical documentation deliverables are applied.

Manage the tracking, monitoring, and document control of technical documents.

Provide risk analysis and work to ensure proper results are documented as necessary.

Assist in compliance audits working with qualified security assessors, developers, and system engineers.

Make recommendations to management at all levels to ensure that appropriate levels of compliance are maintained.

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

Continuously promote security awareness and look for ways to block security threats when identified.

Occasionally travel overnight, as necessary, to attend team meetings, meet with employees, attend training, conduct compliance audits, and support remote systems.