Job Title : IT - Technical Writer
Location : Phoenix, AZ - Hybrid
Duration : 12 months contract with possible extension
Payrate : $48.86 / HR on W2
- (Need only W2 and local candidates in Phoenix, AZ || No C2C)
The Technical Writer will be responsible for generating innovative ideas for content while working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. This documentation must be simple and clear so that it can be easily understood by every employee. They must also be comprehensive and able to address questions or situations that may arise. Such work requires that technical writers be aware of these potential situations or questions at every level within the city. Writing and introducing policy and other content also entails ensuring that it is not contradictory to any departmental or city guidelines or objectives. This includes ensuring that content is both in line with the city’s mission and the laws of the
community. Often, this work can entail additional legal research.
The core responsibilities for the position are as follows :
Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents, policies, standards, standard operating procedures, and other information security content to include software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation.Gather and analyze technical and product information from various sources to document new or changing product functionality.Write, format, edit, review, and proof procedural and technical information for technical and nontechnical users.Assist in planning, scheduling, and tracking documentation work to meet release and deliverable dates.IDEAL CANDIDATE
Highly organizedA self-starter / self-directed individual contributorAbility to easily work in a team environmentAbility to easily synthesize technical dataExcellent time management skillsConsistently validates to ensure accurate deliverablesGreat attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsKeen understanding of business etiquette and protocolWorks well under pressureExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with other city staff across multiple technical domains and teamsAbility to read and understand, then write complex technical reports, as they apply to the Phoenix enterprise environmentAdvanced to Expert level Microsoft Office tools experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS – The minimum qualifications listed above, plus :
NIST, CIS, PCI DSS framework knowledge.5-10 years of experience with advanced Microsoft toolsSecurity + or other leading nationally recognized information security certifications.