Technical Author

Role: Technical Author (Copy Editor / Proofreader)

Location: Taguig City, Metro Manila

Work Setup: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)

Thanks for checking out our job opening; we are excited that YOU are interested in learning more about NCC Group.

We are on a mission to make society a safer and more secure place. Our people are the ones who make that possible; a global community of talented individuals working together towards a safer future.

We aim to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We work together, we are brilliantly creative, we embrace difference, and we want you to join in our mission, to make the world safer and more secure.

Take a look at our website here to learn more about why we’re one of the leading global Cyber Security and Risk Mitigation business…

https://www.nccgroup.com/uk/

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Technical Author to ensure the quality, clarity, and accuracy of the reports we deliver after testing our clients’ information security.

This role is ideal for pentesters looking to step away from hands on testing and who have a keen eye for writing reports; or skilled proofreaders and copy editors with a keen interest (or experience) in cyber security. Previous similar experience may be helpful, although the style of our technical reports differs considerably from help manuals and similar software documentation.

Key Accountabilities:

NCC Group’s technical reports cover the full suite of information security testing required by a modern business. Reports can cover projects such as web application assessments, host and device build reviews and penetration testing.

• Responsible for quality assurance of the technical reports delivered to NCC Group’s clients
• consistency and technical accuracy of these reports
• copy editing reports – ability to supply alternative / improved content; for example, summarising business risk from technical findings
• proofreading; a high level of attention to detail and confidence with respect to spelling, punctuation and grammar
• Ability to translate cyber security and other technical concepts into clear, concise language easily understood by the intelligent, non-technical reader
• Creation and maintenance of library content used to assemble reports
• Proactive and ongoing reviews of any material which is consumed by clients
• Able to engage with the management team
• Able to engage with other departments within NCC Group such as Sales, HR, Project Management

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong attention to detail in spelling, grammar, and structure
• Ability to translate technical details for a non-technical audience
• Self-motivated with an interest in cyber security and risk management
• Familiarity with in-house reporting tools and technical libraries
• Relevant industry certifications will undoubtedly aid your application (CISSP preferred)

Behaviours:

• Client-Focused
• Collaborates as ‘One NCC’
• Adds Value
• Enables and Empowers
• Personal Responsibility
• Communicates Openly and Respectfully
• Open Mindset
• Growth and Development

About NCC Group

The NCC Group family has over 2,200 members located all around the world, providing a trusted advisory service to 15,000 customers. Born in the UK, we have now have offices in North America, Canada, Europe, and Asia- Pacific

We are passionate about helping our customers to protect their brand, value and reputation against the ever-evolving threat landscape. We fuel that passion with investment in our people and our business.

Our values and code of ethics are at the heart of how we operate – we work together, we are brilliantly creative and we embrace difference. We treat everyone and everything with equal respect.

We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel psychologically, emotionally and physically safe to be authentic, sharing their personal experiences to represent the diversity of the world they live in, and have equal opportunity to achieve their best.

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy. We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process.