Technical Writer - Zero Trust

We are seeking a motivated and customer-oriented Technical Writer to support our federal healthcare client.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Assist customer programs with architectural assessments focused on Zero Trust maturity including but not limited to developing and coordinating communications with the healthcare community during the assessment and facilitating scheduling for required interviews with program participants.
• Produce written reports with multi-year implementation roadmaps as a product of the assessments highlighting maturity in line with CISA’s Zero Trust maturity model including a gap analysis with clear and concise recommendations.

• US citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Technical Writing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2 years of experience in technical writing, cybersecurity documentation, or IT policy development.
• Understanding of Zero Trust principles and familiarity with CISA’s Zero Trust Maturity Model.
• Experience writing about Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), cybersecurity frameworks, or IT security best practices.
• Ability to interpret and document security architectures, frameworks, and gap analyses.
• Proficiency in technical writing tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Confluence, MadCap Flare) and collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Jira, MS Teams).
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity policies and standards (e.g., NIST 800-207, CISA guidelines).
• Strong ability to write clear, concise, and structured technical reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience developing roadmaps, executive summaries, and technical assessments for cybersecurity initiatives.
• Ability to translate technical jargon into plain language for various stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating and facilitating interviews and meetings with program participants.
• Ability to manage schedules, track assessment progress, and coordinate interviews with stakeholders.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams with cybersecurity architects, engineers, and program managers.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as Certified Technical Writer (CTW), CompTIA Security , CISSP, or CISA.
• Experience with risk assessments, gap analyses, or compliance frameworks (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP).
• Background in government contracting or federal agency projects.

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.
Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include:

• 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
• 11 paid Holidays each year
• 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year
• 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Public Transportation Subsidies
• Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year!

Why Join Gunnison?

• Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
• Quality is our top priority.
• Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
• There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
• We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
• We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.
In 1994 Gunnison Consulting Group began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.