Technical Writer

Job Overview
Our client is seeking a Technical Writer with a strong interest in cybersecurity and cyber threat intelligence to produce high-quality technical reports and intelligence summaries. This role is ideal for professionals with substantial technical writing experience who possess a foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts and are eager to develop expertise in threat intelligence analysis.
The successful candidate will research emerging cyber threats using open-source intelligence (OSINT) and internal intelligence platforms, transform technical findings into clear and actionable reports, and collaborate with global teams to support timely intelligence delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Threat Analysis

• Conduct research on emerging cybersecurity threats using open-source intelligence (OSINT) and internal intelligence platforms.
  
• Monitor and analyze cyber threat activity, including malware, phishing campaigns, ransomware, software vulnerabilities, and other evolving attack techniques.
  
• Organize and map threat intelligence to recognized cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and other industry methodologies.
  
• Maintain awareness of current cybersecurity trends, threat actors, and emerging attack techniques.
  

Technical Writing & Documentation

• Produce concise, accurate, and well-structured technical reports based on research findings and threat intelligence.
  
• Translate complex technical information into content that is understandable for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
• Document threat indicators, attack techniques, malware, threat actors, and related intelligence using established reporting standards.
  
• Ensure all reports meet quality standards for accuracy, consistency, and clarity.
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with cross-functional and global cybersecurity teams to validate research findings and improve report quality.
  
• Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions, team discussions, and continuous learning initiatives.
  
• Provide support for additional research and documentation requirements as business needs evolve.
  

Process Improvement

• Accurately interpret raw intelligence data and convert it into meaningful written analysis.
  
• Follow established documentation standards and reporting methodologies.
  
• Contribute ideas for improving reporting processes, research techniques, and documentation quality.
  
• Maintain organized documentation and ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables.
  

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Technical Communication, English, Journalism, or a related field.
  
• Either:
  
• At least 2 years of professional experience in technical writing, technical documentation, research, risk analysis, due diligence, or another report-intensive role;
  
• OR
  
• At least 1 year of experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence or a closely related cybersecurity role.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  
• Strong technical writing, editing, and documentation abilities.
  
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Willingness to work rotating or night shifts when required.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with cyber threat analysis and the current cybersecurity threat landscape.
  
• Working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
  
• Experience conducting Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) research.
  
• Familiarity with threat intelligence concepts, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and attack techniques.
  
• Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, PowerShell, or similar).
  
• Familiarity with issue tracking or collaboration tools such as Jira.
  
• Awareness of AI-assisted research or writing tools.
  
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, GCTI, GCIA, CISSP) are advantageous but not required.
  

Technical Skills

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
  
• Ability to research, analyze, and summarize technical information.
  
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including:
  
• Malware
  
• Phishing
  
• Ransomware
  
• Trojans
  
• Botnets
  
• Software vulnerabilities
  
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and threat intelligence methodologies.
  
• Ability to organize technical information into structured, actionable reports.
  

Soft Skills

• Exceptional written communication and grammar.
  
• Strong research and analytical mindset.
  
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Curious and eager to continuously learn about cybersecurity.
  
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  
• Able to work collaboratively within global teams.
  
• Adaptable and capable of managing multiple assignments under tight deadlines.