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Technical Writer
OTHER•Fairfax County
About this role
Company Overview
By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.
Position Overview
The program delivers end-to-end EFIS&T services—including survey and design through installation, security, and testing. This work spans NIPR and SIPR networks, Wi-Fi, VoIP, ISP/OSP infrastructure, and voice modernization across all CONUS Army installations.
We’re looking for a Technical Writer who can turn complex systems into clear, usable documentation. You’ll work closely with engineers and SMEs to document hardware, software, and operational systems supporting Army network and systems modernization efforts.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys digging into technical details and translating them into documentation that supports real-world implementation and operations.
Responsibilities
- Write and maintain technical documentation for hardware and software systems, including installation, configuration, and how-to guides
- Develop code documentation, implementation guides, end-user manuals, and data flow / data definition documentation
- Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, and training materials for DoD systems
- Interpret engineering drawings, operational procedures, and maintenance documentation to support accurate technical content
- Research highly technical subject matter and synthesize information from multiple sources into clear, concise documentation
- Collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to ensure documentation is technically accurate and operationally relevant
- Support documentation efforts for cryptologic or analytic systems, as applicable
Required Experience/Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience authoring and updating documentation related to Operations Support Systems (OSS)
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to a broad audience
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple documentation efforts
Preferred Experience/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Prior experience supporting DoD or government programs
Special Requirements/Security Clearance
- Active Secret Clearance
- Some travel may be required
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
What you'll do
- The Technical Writer will write and maintain technical documentation for hardware and software systems, including installation and configuration guides. They will collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to ensure documentation is accurate and relevant to operational needs.
About By Light Professional IT Services LLC
By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) provides a full range of hardware and software engineering services to defense, civilian, and commercial customers worldwide. Driven by a management team that leverages real-world expertise from the defense, intelligence, federal healthcare, and commercial sectors, we provide reliable, efficient, and cost-effective IT solutions.
Some of our successes include:
• Completion of 80+ Global Information Grid Bandwidth Expansion (GIG-BE) sites both CONUS & OCONUS. Provided Optical Network Engineering, Implementation, & Project Control Worldwide.
• Provided timely completion of ATM to IP Migration, Legacy Network Optimization, & VOIP Implementation of 47 CONUS Sites for the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) SCAMPI Network.
• Supporting the AMC CIO/G6 in the Depot Modernization Program, implementing CONUS wide 802.11/a/b/g/n wireless networks, Area Processing Center Migration, DISN Optimization, and a 40,000 user, enterprise-wide SharePoint Implementation.
• Completion of 2,000 Plus Legacy Circuit Migrations to DISN Transport for DISN Transition Program.
• Delivered Communications Support & Staff Augmentation for Deployed DoD Forces under the Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems Technology Applications Office (PEO EIS TAO).
• Successful Implementation of Secure Intelligent Video Systems (IVS) for the Intelligence Community.
• Supporting major international carriers in the modernization and expansion of Data Center Facilities.
• Engineering new Turnkey “Cloud Services,” including Hosting, Managed Services, COOP, and Data Storage and Archival.
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What does a Technical Writer do at By Light Professional IT Services LLC?
As a Technical Writer at By Light Professional IT Services LLC, you will: the Technical Writer will write and maintain technical documentation for hardware and software systems, including installation and configuration guides. They will collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to ensure documentation is accurate and relevant to operational needs..
Is the Technical Writer position at By Light Professional IT Services LLC remote?
The Technical Writer position at By Light Professional IT Services LLC is based in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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