Technical Document Writer

21 hours ago

canberra, australian capital territory, Australia Aurec Full-time

Technical Document Writer (ICT Security) | Federal Government

About the Opportunity

  • Join an elite ICT delivery environment supporting high-impact security and risk initiatives across secure Federal Government systems

  • Translate complex cyber, risk, and technical information into clear, compliant, and actionable documentation across all classification levels

What's On Offer

  • Contract/Engagement: Until EOFY + extension option

  • Location & Flexibility: ACT Only (Hybrid)

Role & Responsibilities

  • Author and maintain high-quality security artefacts including System Security Plans (SSP), Security Risk Management Plans (SRMP/SRA), Risk Registers, Statements of Applicability, and Incident Response Playbooks

  • Align technical and security documentation directly to ASD Information Security Manual (ISM) controls, PSPF requirements, and agency governance policies

  • Support Assessment & Authorisation (A&A) and IRAP audit activities by preparing comprehensive evidence packs, traceability matrices, and remediation records

  • Collaborate closely with systems architects, developers, security SMEs, and project leaders to extract precise technical details from the as-built environment

  • Apply rigorous security classification markings, caveats, and handling instructions in compliance with PSPF and Archives Act requirements

  • Develop standardized templates, checklists, and documentation workflows to drive continuous improvement across governance and DevSecOps processes

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:

  • Technical Toolkit: Strong expertise in ASD ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight maturity model, and security frameworks. Proficiency in MS Word, Visio, SharePoint/Objective, and collaboration platforms (e.g., Azure DevOps)

  • Experience: Demonstrated track record producing ICT security, IRAP, and A&A artefacts within Australian Government or Defence environments

  • Core Capabilities: High attention to detail regarding classification marking, traceability, and version control, combined with exceptional communication skills tailored for both technical engineers and executive stakeholders

Eligibility & Clearance Requirements

  • Security Clearance: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 security clearance