Full-Time

Associate Technical Writer

Posted on 1/22/2025

Tanium

Tanium

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides endpoint security and systems management solutions

Compensation Overview

$55k - $170kAnnually

+ Equity Awards

Junior, Mid

Addison, TX, USA

Qualified applicants must reside within 35 miles of the Addison, TX office & be willing to work as a hybrid employee.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Technical Writing
Content & Writing
Required Skills
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • BA/BS or equivalent experience desired from the following: Journalism / English / Communications / Computer Science / Engineering
  • 2 to 7 years experience writing or editing content for a variety of audiences
  • Documenting for operating system environment
  • Familiarity with XML and HTML
  • Working with users to document processes and procedures
  • Demonstrate clear, concise, and precise documentation of technical subject matter and procedures
  • Demonstrate strong verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and strong command of English language
  • Skilled at prioritization and multitasking
  • Able to meet deadlines
  • Able to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences
  • Able to work independently or as part of a team
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with our customers to:
  • Plan and write security software guides, knowledge articles, as well as other documentation
  • Gather data through research, reports, dashboards, and technical interviews
  • Create basic flow diagrams
  • Produce electronic documentation in addition to hard copy manuals in accordance with project scope
  • Collaborate with technical contributors to ensure complex topics are addressed
  • Ensure assigned projects and tasks remain on schedule
  • Manage updates & revisions to technical literature
  • Review technical material for consistency and accuracy
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity topic-based/structured authoring, and single-sourcing preferred
  • Familiarity with security software/products

Tanium provides endpoint security and systems management solutions through its Tanium XEM platform. This platform enables businesses to monitor and manage their endpoints in real-time, ensuring they have control over their IT environments. Unlike many competitors, Tanium's architecture is designed to address modern IT challenges, making it suitable for a diverse range of clients, including military branches, financial institutions, and global retailers. The company's goal is to help organizations protect their critical assets, such as sensitive data, by offering a reliable and effective way to manage their cybersecurity needs.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$783.7M

Headquarters

Kirkland, Washington

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Tanium's integration with ServiceNow streamlines patch management processes.
  • Recognition in Gartner's Hype Cycle highlights Tanium's innovative endpoint management.
  • Expansion into Bellevue indicates growth and increased operational capacity.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging cybersecurity startups could erode Tanium's market share.
  • Rapid evolution of cyber threats may outpace Tanium's capabilities.
  • Expansion into Bellevue could lead to increased operational costs.

What makes Tanium unique

  • Tanium offers real-time data collection at an enterprise scale.
  • The Tanium XEM platform provides visibility and control over millions of endpoints.
  • Tanium's client base includes U.S. Armed Forces and top financial institutions.

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Benefits

Insurance, Health & Wellness Package

401k Plan, Stock Options, Equity Incentive Plan, and Performance Bonus

Work From Home

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Adoption Assistance

Flexible Hours

Paid Time Off

Free Lunch or Snacks

Company Social Events

Travel Concierge

Commuter Checks & Assistance

Employee Discount

Tuition Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

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