Technical Writer - Cybersecurity

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Role Overview

The Technical Writer will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and optimizing documentation that supports cybersecurity operations, compliance, and awareness. This includes security policies, incident response plans, audit reports, and technical manuals. The role demands close collaboration with cybersecurity engineers, architects, and program managers to ensure clarity, accuracy, and regulatory alignment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain documentation for cybersecurity domains such as :

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Threat Detection & Response

Forensics & Incident Handling

Vulnerability Management

Translate complex security concepts into clear, actionable content for technical and non-technical audiences.

Create SOPs, runbooks, and compliance documentation aligned with standards like NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.

Document security workflows, architecture diagrams, and system configurations.

Support PRF (Position Request Form) documentation and domain / sub-domain mapping for hiring and onboarding.

Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure documentation reflects current tools, processes, and threat landscapes.

Participate in security reviews, audits, and training sessions to gather insights for documentation.

Maintain version control and ensure timely updates post security changes or tool upgrades.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.

Experience in technical writing for cybersecurity or IT infrastructure projects.

Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, tools, and frameworks.

Experience with documentation tools (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint, Markdown, MS Word).

Familiarity with SIEM, PAM, IAM, and endpoint protection platforms.

Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple documentation streams.

Equality & Opportunity for All

Representing 165 nationalities worldwide, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state and / or local laws

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Why Choose HCLTech?

Be part of a purpose-led organization with a global footprint

Collaborate with diverse teams across borders

Work on cutting-edge technologies in enterprise integration

Enjoy career mobility, continuous learning, and a culture of inclusion

Ready to #FindYourSpark and be part of a team that’s #SuperchargingProgress ?

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