Technical Author

Job Description

Technical Author – OT Cyber Security | 6–12 Month Contract | Remote

A leading organisation within the energy industry is seeking an experienced Technical Author to support the development of operational technology (OT) cyber security documentation. This role will focus on converting complex security policies and regulatory requirements into practical, user-friendly operational procedures.

The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of OT environments, industrial control systems, and the NIS regulatory framework.

Technical Author Key Duties

• Produce and maintain detailed OT cyber security procedures in line with NIS obligations.
• Convert technical standards, policies, and security requirements into clear operational instructions.
• Collaborate with engineering, cyber security, and governance teams to create consistent working practices.
• Document the implementation of security measures across operational environments.
• Maintain clear alignment between compliance requirements, policies, and operational delivery.
• Assist with document governance, revision management, and audit preparation activities.
• Develop procedural documentation for a variety of OT technologies and platforms.
• Review existing processes to identify operational gaps and recommend improvements.

Technical Author Required Experience

• Demonstrable background in technical documentation or technical writing roles.
• Strong understanding of the NIS regulatory framework and associated compliance requirements.
• Previous experience creating OT cyber security playbooks, procedures, or operational manuals.
• Knowledge of industrial control system environments including PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI, SIS, and RTU technologies.
• Experience within power generation or other critical infrastructure sectors would be advantageous.

Additional Information

This Technical Author position is primarily remote; however, occasional travel to either Glasgow or Leeds may be required for stakeholder workshops and meetings.

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