Technical Writer

Who is Tenable?

Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. 44,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 45 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey!

What makes Tenable such a great place to work?

Ask a member of our team and they’ll answer, “Our people!” We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best selves. When you’re part of our #OneTenable team, you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry, and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together!

Tenable Cloud Security was born out of the acquisition of Ermetic, an innovative cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) company, and a leading provider of cloud infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM). The acquisition combines two cybersecurity innovators and marks an important milestone in Tenable’s mission to shift organizations to proactive security. The combination of Tenable and Ermetic offerings will add capabilities to deliver market-leading contextual risk visibility, prioritization, and remediation across infrastructure and identities, both on-premises and in the cloud.

Your Role

We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated Technical Writer to create user-friendly documentation for a cutting-edge cybersecurity product. If you have a passion for technology, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect project for you!

Your Opportunity

• Work with the product and engineering teams to document features and products
• Research, write, and maintain product documentation, including weekly release notes
• Make the technical details of features easy to understand
• Become an expert in relevant product areas, capable of assessing the documentation impact of new features while experimenting with dev environments
• Participate in the review process of product microcopy/UX writing, providing feedback and suggestions to improve clarity, accuracy, and user experience.
  
  

What You'll Need

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to write about highly-technical subjects
• 3+ years of experience in a product documentation role
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, independent, and hardworking, with the ability to adapt to dynamic project requirements and priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to comprehend complex concepts and translate them into clear and concise documentation
• Inquisitive mindset with a willingness to ask questions and seek clarification
• Proficiency in using documentation tools to create visually appealing and interactive documentation.
• Experience with UX writing
• Experience in cloud security is a plus
  
  

If you’ve reached this point in the job description and feel you’re still not sure if you should apply…Just do it! We know there are no perfect applicants. You may not have 100% of all those bullets listed above - and that’s okay. If you’re feeling like you’re not going to fit in with our teams - that’s not ok. We're One Tenable which means however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, we encourage you to submit an application if it’s a role you can be passionate about doing every day.

We’re committed to promoting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Tenable - through all equal employment opportunity laws and regulations at the international, federal, state and local levels.

If you’ve reached this point, and you’re still not sure if you should apply…..Just do it! We’re human and we don’t fit a perfect mold. Having diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, that’s a good thing! If you’re coming from outside of the cyber industry - great! If you’re looking to try something new - awesome! All we ask is you bring passion to all that you do, crave creativity and innovation, and embrace the hard work of gaining new skills and accepting big challenges.

We’re committed to promoting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Tenable - through all equal employment opportunity laws and regulations at the international, federal, state and local levels. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact [email protected] for further assistance.

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