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Senior Technical Writer

DAn Solutions


Job Location:

Washington, DC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 November 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 29 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

REQUIRES AN ACTIVE/EXISTING TS/SCI WITH CI POLYGRAPH

Location: Charleston SC or National Capital Region (NCR)
Employment Type: Full-Time Hybrid

DAn Solutions is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to develop organize and maintain technical documentation supporting cybersecurity software development cloud infrastructure and enterprise systems.

The successful candidate will work closely with government stakeholders engineers and technical teams to transform complex information into accurate accessible documentation supporting development operations maintenance and program requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and edit technical documentation supporting software and systems engineering activities.

  • Create system administration guides user manuals installation instructions troubleshooting procedures and training materials.

  • Document system architectures interfaces configurations and dependencies.

  • Prepare technical reports implementation plans and software development documentation.

  • Document CI/CD pipelines DevSecOps processes and deployment workflows.

  • Support cybersecurity documentation security testing reports and authorization packages.

  • Develop diagrams tables process descriptions and technical illustrations.

  • Coordinate technical reviews and incorporate stakeholder feedback.

  • Maintain document templates version histories terminology and configuration records.

  • Support Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables.

  • Ensure documentation follows applicable classification and handling requirements.

Required Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.

  • Bachelors degree.

  • At least 10 years of professional technical writing experience.

  • Experience developing documentation for software IT cybersecurity or systems engineering programs.

  • Ability to gather technical information from engineers demonstrations and source documentation.

  • Experience preparing technical reports procedures and user guides.

  • Strong editing proofreading and organizational skills.

  • Advanced Microsoft Word proficiency including styles templates tables of contents and tracked changes.

  • Experience coordinating document reviews and maintaining version-controlled repositories.

  • Understanding of documentation requirements within classified environments.

  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters degree.

  • Experience supporting DoD Navy or Intelligence Community programs.

  • Familiarity with RMF cybersecurity authorization and security controls.

  • Experience documenting software development DevSecOps and CI/CD processes.

  • Knowledge of AWS Kubernetes OpenShift or Infrastructure as Code.

  • Familiarity with ICAM PKI and enterprise security services.

  • Experience using Microsoft Visio Git Markdown or SharePoint.

  • Experience preparing government contract deliverables and training materials.

Work Location

Full-time on-site support at a government facility in Charleston SC or the Washington DC Metropolitan Area.

Salary Range Disclaimer:The posted salary range represents the good-faith minimum and maximum compensation DAn Solutions expects to pay for this position. The position may be filled at different Labor Category (LCAT) levels depending on the selected candidates qualifications and applicable contract requirements. Final compensation within the posted range will be determined based on the applicable LCAT and factors including education relevant experience certifications and other required qualifications




Required Experience:

Senior IC