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Swoon is hiring: Cybersecurity Technical Writer in Chicago

Swoon
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2025

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32.00 / hr - $50.00 / hr

Lead Direct Hire Recruiter-IT / Technology at Swoon

Swoon is actively seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Technical Writer to join the team!

US Citizen or Permanent Resident / Green Card Holder are required – (Sponsorship and C2C is NOT available at this time or in the future)

What will your day-to-day look like?

  • Develop and manage cybersecurity policies and standards throughout their lifecycle.
  • Create and maintain document templates that adhere to organizational standards.
  • Take complex, technical information and translate it into an easily understandable format for consumption by internal and external audiences.
  • Responsible for the complete library of cybersecurity policies and standards, from creation through finalization including reviews and updates.
  • Research, outline, write, and edit cybersecurity content to understand content requirements and impacts to the entire system.
  • Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability, with a consistent voice across all documentation.
  • Assist with preparing documents for compliance audits, cybersecurity, and vulnerability assessments, and contribute to the development of compliance programs.

What’s required?

  • 7 years of experience in information security or cybersecurity.
  • 3 years of healthcare experience.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity protection and monitoring tools, risk remediation, and governance processes as well as security systems including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, WAF, NAC, and network communication layers.
  • Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, virtual platforms, encryption technologies, endpoint protection, network systems, data loss prevention, threat protection, and anti-malware tools.
  • Education

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Security certification preferred – CISSP, CISA, or CEH.
  • Things to Love about this company!

  • Ranked among the top academic medical centers in the country.
  • Excellent compensation and benefits.
  • Professional development and growth – always investing in the future.
  • Team culture.
  • What else should you know?

  • Location – Chicago, IL.
  • Remote Role – MUST reside in the United States.
  • Hourly rate of $32-$50 an hour.
  • US Citizen or Permanent Resident / Green Card Holder are required – (Sponsorship and C2C is NOT available at this time or in the future).
  • What’s Next?

    Apply Now! Email questions to Kathryn.Jackson@swoontech.com

    Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Information Technology, Writing / Editing, and Research

    Industries

    Hospitals and Health Care, Health and Human Services, and Technology, Information and Media

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    Salary : $32 - $50

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