IT Technical Writer (Knowledge Capture)
TechHuman · techhumanit.com
United StatesSenior5+ yrsContract
Straight from the company’s own careers site.
The job in short
IT technical writing and knowledge capture.
GCPLinuxServiceNowNetworking
Details
- Found
- 7 d ago · posted 2026-10-15
- Location
- US
Full description
Preserve critical operational knowledge across infrastructure and operations teams by translating technical vocabulary, systems, and processes into clear documentation for new hires and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
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Translate technical vocabulary, systems, and processes into clear, actionable documentation.
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Shadow engineers and administrators to capture undocumented operational knowledge.
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Interview subject matter experts to gather and validate information.
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Flag undocumented dependencies, manual processes, and operational risks.
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Recommend standardization opportunities to improve team efficiency.
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Collaborate with Linux, Windows, GCP, networking, compute, virtualization, and storage teams.
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Create SOPs, runbooks, knowledge articles, and system documentation using Confluence and ServiceNow.
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Utilize Lucidchart for process mapping and diagramming.
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Leverage Zoom with AI notes for virtual meetings and capture screen activity with Greenshot.
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Coordinate with technical managers to identify documentation needs and set up meetings.
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Quil Link: https://app.corecruit.com/app/team/67f57629dacf7c05a21f89ac/meetings/6acfa5d497359031a80fbc8a/history
Qualifications:
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5+ years of technical writing or IT documentation experience
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Hands-on experience authoring technical documentation such as SOPs, runbooks, knowledge articles, and system documentation
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Base understanding of enterprise infrastructure and/or other IT systems
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Self-directed, positive, proactive worker able to collaborate across teams
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Proficiency with Confluence, Word, ServiceNow, or similar documentation platforms
Preferred Skills:
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Infrastructure IC background (sysadmin, systems, or network engineer)
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IT-space technical writing experience in any area
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Local to Springfield, MO or open to relocating
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Depth in Linux, Windows/AD, GCP, networking, virtualization, storage, or iSeries
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Process mapping with Lucidchart (preferred) or Visio
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Confluence specifically
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BA/process improvement, Lean/Six Sigma, or ITIL experience
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Knowledge management or knowledge transfer program experience
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Technical writing certification