Careers
Technical Writer
Overview
Security Innovation is currently seeking a technical writer to join
our expanding e-Learning development team based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
The Technical Writer in e-Learning Development will assist in the expansion
and maintenance of Security Innovation's current e-Learning product line,
and will also contribute to the development of custom e-Learning projects.
The successful applicant will create technical content based on application
security-related subjects such as secure design and development best practices,
threat modeling, security-testing techniques, secure product development
processes and other IT security-oriented topics. He/she will be able to translate
technical specifications generated by engineers and supporting collaterals into
high-quality instructional content and write in an engaging style, relaying the
defined learning objectives in a compelling and technically accurate manner.
All e-Learning courses will be developed for English-speaking audiences. As
e-Learning projects follow tight schedules, the successful applicant will need
the ability to absorb, analyze, and synthesize new technical concepts in a
limited amount of time. As the successful applicant will need to integrate
into the existing e-Learning development process, proficiency with Microsoft
Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Visio is a must. Experience
with source versioning systems such as SVN is preferred.
Specific Responsibilities
- Write and review course storyboards based on design specifications
- Write audio voiceover scripts
- Assist in the creation of multimedia content
- Perform technical editing based on predefined guidelines
- Provide quality assurance of developed courses
Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications
- Excellent written English (native English speaker required)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to assimilate new technologies/tools
- Knowledge of IT/software security preferred
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Excellent time management
- Ability to work according to tight production deadlines and produce quality deliverables
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in a communication- or IT-related field
- 2-3 years experience writing technical content for an IT audience
Please send, email or fax qualified resume to:
Security Innovation BV
Attn: Human Resources
ITO Building, 13th floor
Gustav Mahlerplein 54
1082 MA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Ph: +31 (0) 203019150
Fax: +31 (0) 203019159
amsterdam@securityinnovation.com
