Technical Writer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Create and enhance technical documents for global cryptographic key management and data security standards, ensuring adherence to NATO and allied publication guidelines.

• Document interoperability testing strategies, outcomes, and technical insights for bilateral partnerships and multinational exercises.

• Develop technical white papers, position statements, and briefing materials that support government research collaborations and standards committee meetings.

• Convert engineering feedback and insights from subject matter experts into publication-ready, standards-compliant language.

• Assist in the preparation of written contributions for regular virtual and face-to-face standards drafting sessions.

• Generate descriptions of test scenarios and technical reports for multinational interoperability drills.

• Compose response documents for the standards community's review and commentary phases.

• Help create reference materials that consolidate Virtru's technical stances across various standards engagement avenues.

• Report to a Solutions Architect within Virtru's Standards team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in writing or editing technical standards, specifications, or policy documents for governmental or multinational entities.

• Excellent command of clear, precise technical writing, including RFCs, STANAGs, or MIL-STDs.

• Ability to derive publication-ready drafts from engineering notes, meeting recordings, and interviews with subject matter experts.

• Familiarity with NATO standards processes or Five Eyes/CCEB publication conventions is a plus.

• A background in cybersecurity, zero trust architecture, or cross-domain solutions is advantageous.

• Knowledge of cryptographic principles, key management, and/or data security is desirable.

• An active or recently held US security clearance (Secret or above) is a plus.

• Capacity to collaborate effectively and adapt to changing priorities.

• Proficiency with asynchronous communication tools such as Slack, email, and Zoom.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible PTO policy plus 14 holidays.

• $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend.

• Company-sponsored team celebrations.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Access to Headspace mental health app.

• Flat 3% contribution to your retirement account.

• High degree of flexibility for appointments, errands, or family emergencies.

• Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies.

• 401K contribution and stock options.

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes.

• Structured semi-annual 360° performance reviews.

• Competitive compensation.