Technical Writer

Posted 23 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
Senior level
Cloud • Software
The Role
The Technical Writer will create and manage documentation for the Game Warden product, collaborating with technical teams and ensuring clarity and accuracy in content.
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ABOUT THE ROLE


Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking a motivated Technical Writer to support our Game Warden Product team. We are a fast-growing entrepreneurial team working at the convergence of technology and national security. The work will be dynamic and wide-ranging supporting Product Managers and Engineers in the technical documentation of our current product, Game Warden, and potential future product developments.


Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements.

What You’ll Do

  • Content Development: Create and maintain user guides, technical documentation, release notes, FAQs, and training materials for Second Front’s product suite, including Game Warden.
  • Help Center Ownership: Oversee and maintain Second Front’s Help Center, ensuring all resources are current, accessible, and valuable to users.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with engineers, product managers, security, and other stakeholders to capture and clarify technical information.
  • Documentation Strategy: Establish and maintain a documentation strategy that supports the product lifecycle, ensuring accuracy and version control.
  • Knowledge Base Management: Oversee and maintain the company’s knowledge base to ensure it is up-to-date and accessible to both internal teams and external customers.
  • Process Improvement: Proactively identify gaps in documentation and implement continuous improvements to support users and stakeholders.
  • Foster Customer Advocacy: Develop resources and tools that empower customers to confidently use Second Front products.

Skills You’ll Bring to Our Team

  • 5+ years of experience creating product documentation for technical software solutions, preferably in DevSecOps, cloud-based platforms, or government compliance tools.
  • Familiarity with concepts like DevSecOps, CI/CD Pipelines, Kubernetes, Cloud Platforms, REST APIs and Microservices, and Infrastructure as Code
  • Ability to work closely with engineers, UX designers, and product managers in a fast-paced, agile environment.
  • Proficiency with content management systems, version control systems (like Git), and documentation tools such as Confluence.
  • Ability to write with precision, ensuring clarity and accuracy of technical details.
  • A self-starter with a proactive mindset who isn't afraid to take initiative and suggest improvements.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non technical stakeholders; translating complex technical information into clear business terms for stakeholders.
  • Ability to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced, result-oriented environment.
  • Intimacy driving projects from inception to execution in an ambiguous environment with a lean and incremental approach.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in Cybersecurity or DevSecOps
  • Understanding of security frameworks, principles, standards, tools, and best practices, including vulnerability management, FedRAMP, NIST, SIEM, SOC, etc
  • Strong interest in matters of national security
  • Hands on experience with Gitlab, Markdown and MkDocs 
  • Exposure with Agile Development methodologies
  • Prior experience in the public sector (government or defense) or experience in highly regulated industries

Perks & Benefits


This role is full time.  As a public benefit corporation, we’re a team of purpose-driven trailblazers transforming the future of U.S. national security. We hire the best to do their best and, as such, we are committed to providing the perks and benefits you need to be successful—both in- and outside the workplace.


We offer you:


Competitive Salary

100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage

401(k) + 3% company contribution

Wellness perks (Fitness classes, mental health resources)

Equity incentive plan

Tech + office supplies stipend

Annual professional development stipend

Flexible paid time off + federal holidays off

Parental leave

Work from anywhere


Referral BonusVisit our careers page to learn more.


Please note that all official communications will come from @secondfront.com email addresses. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent Second Front and are unsure of their authenticity, please do not provide any personal/financial information and contact us immediately at [email protected].


If you believe you are the target of a scam in the US, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission at: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/. In Europe, please contact the European Anti-Fraud Office at: https://anti-fraud.ec.europa.eu/olaf-and-you/report-fraud_en


WHO WE ARE


At Second Front Systems (2F), we equip defense and national security professionals for long-term, continuous competition for access to emerging technologies. Founded by two former U.S. Marines with firsthand experience of the dangers outdated technology poses in combat, our team is dedicated to fast-tracking government access to disruptive, commercially-proven technology for U.S. national security missions. 


Our Game Warden product, a fully managed and compliant DevSecOps platform, accelerates the process for accrediting software as a service (SaaS) applications for government use.


Learn how 2F can help you make an impact on national security missions at www.secondfront.com


ONE LAST THING…


We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Top Skills

Ci/Cd Pipelines
Cloud Platforms
Confluence
Devsecops
Git
Infrastructure As Code
Kubernetes
Microservices
Rest Apis
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The Company
Tysons, VA
140 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

At Second Front Systems, we build software that accelerates delivery of emerging commercial technologies to U.S. warfighters. By harnessing insights and methodologies from the private sector and aligning them with government priorities and processes, we enable defense and national security professionals to effectively engage in long-term, continuous competition for access to emerging technologies.

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