IT Technical Writer (ISO Readiness)Location: United States (Remote / Hybrid – Columbus, OH)6 months Engagement Type: Contract Domain: Cybersecurity, GRC, ISO ComplianceRole OverviewSeeking a US-based IT Technical Writer to support ISO readiness and compliance initiatives, with a strong focus on documentation required for ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, and SOC 2.
The role is documentation-intensive and works closely with cybersecurity, GRC, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure audit-ready artifacts.Key ResponsibilitiesISO & Compliance DocumentationDevelop, review, and maintain documentation required for ISO certification readiness, including:ISMS policies, standards, and proceduresControl narratives and supporting documentationRisk assessment and risk treatment documentationStatements of Applicability (SoA)Ensure documentation aligns with ISO control requirements and audit expectations.Audit Readiness SupportSupport internal ISO readiness activities by:Structuring and organizing audit evidenceMaintaining version-controlled document repositoriesUpdating documentation based on gap assessment outcomesAssist control owners in documenting processes and controls in an audit-friendly manner.Stakeholder CollaborationWork with US-based cybersecurity, GRC, IT, cloud, and application teams to:Translate technical and operational controls into clear documentationCapture existing processes and map them to ISO requirementsCoordinate with compliance leads and project managers to track documentation deliverables and readiness status.Documentation GovernanceApply documentation standards, templates, and formatting guidelines.Manage document lifecycle including drafting, review, approval, and updates.Ensure consistency, traceability, and audit defensibility across all ISO documentation.Required Qualifications5–8+ years of experience as an IT Technical Writer, Compliance Writer, or Documentation Specialist.Hands-on experience supporting ISO 27001 readiness or audit preparation.Strong understanding of:Information security conceptsIT controls and governance frameworksISO documentation structure and audit expectationsExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Experience working with cross-functional US-based teams.Preferred QualificationsExperience with SOC 2 documentation and audit support.Familiarity with GRC or document management tools.Exposure to cybersecurity, cloud security, or enterprise IT environments.ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor or similar certification (nice to have).DeliverablesAudit-ready ISO policies, procedures, and standardsControl documentation and supporting artifactsWell-organized, version-controlled evidence repositories