Cybersecurity Risk Management Writer (Freelance, Contract)

About Omniscient Digital

Omniscient Digital is an organic growth agency helping B2B software companies turn content and SEO into growth channels. We’ve helped build content and SEO programs for companies like Jasper, Adobe, Loom, Order.co, Vendr, Hotjar, and more.

Our work has been featured on websites like HubSpot, Shopify, Intercom, and CXL, and our strategies are used by many of the top content marketing teams around the world.

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About this role

Omniscient Digital is growing quickly, and we deeply believe in our commitment to never compromise content quality. It’s what differentiates us from other agencies. Writing great content requires great writers. 

We’re taking on an increasing number of technical clients and are seeking a stellar writer with expertise in cybersecurity, third-party risk management, and attack surface management & threat intelligence. 

*Please note that we don’t work with writers who subcontract their work.

Responsibilities:

• Create blog content (and potentially other types of marketing content) that appeals to: 
  • Information Security and Risk Leaders by providing actionable insights on attack surface management, security compliance, and risk frameworks.
  • CISOs, CIOs, and security executives, focusing on third-party risk management, vendor security assessments, and regulatory changes.
  • Cybersecurity Analysts & Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Analysts, providing practical insights on risk assessment methodologies, vendor security evaluations, threat intelligence, and attack surface reduction strategies.
• Translate complex cybersecurity and risk management concepts (e.g., NIST frameworks, SOC 2 compliance, attack surface reduction) into engaging, accessible content.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends, including evolving cybersecurity threats, major data breaches, and regulatory updates, to ensure content reflects the latest industry developments.
• Use company brand voice and messaging for written pieces to reinforce company culture.
• QA content for factual accuracy, readability, and compliance with editorial guidelines.
• Interview subject matter experts (SMEs) in cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management to enrich content with expert insights.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and meet quality standards.
• Suggest optimizations and content strategies based on industry trends and audience engagement.
• Manage complex information and multiple projects within content specifications and budget restrictions.

Job Qualifications and Technical Skill Sets:

• 2+ years of experience writing about cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance topics. You understand concepts like attack surface management, data privacy, third-party risk, and DevSecOps.
• Strong knowledge of data breaches, privacy regulations, and compliance frameworks. This includes SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, CCPA.
• Ability to break down complex cybersecurity topics (e.g., IAM, vulnerability management, security automation) into clear, engaging narratives for director-level security professionals and executives.
• Experience interviewing subject matter experts. You’re comfortable conducting SME interviews to add industry opinion and narrative to your content. You know how to draft insightful questions to extract key information and structure compelling narratives around SME responses.
• Time management and organizational skills. You always meet your deadlines—or communicate in advance when you may need a deadline pushed back.
• A passion for cybersecurity, risk management, and security storytelling. You stay updated with industry trends and enjoy making complex topics digestible.
• Experience writing for both technical and non-technical audiences. This includes CISOs, CIOs, Directors of Security & Risk, Cybersecurity Analysts, and TPRM Analysts professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong analytical and critical thinking skills. You turn complex security concepts into compelling narratives. You’re skilled at finding the story within complicated topics and can capture our client’s brand voice in every piece of writing.
• SEO experience. You’re not new to marketing, and you understand the various considerations that inform a piece of SEO content. You know how to search-optimize your content without sacrificing quality and can balance the needs of both your client and reader.
• Positive attitude. You’re kind, passionate, curious, and friendly! You’re open to exploring new ideas, stay updated on trending cybersecurity topics, and feel passionately about crafting excellent content. You welcome feedback and love learning how to improve your craft.
• Experience with both print and digital media formats. You’re also proficient in word processor programs such as Microsoft Word and Google Docs and PDF software such as Adobe Acrobat.

Other Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity, risk management, or compliance.
• Understanding of security tools and attack surface management platforms, such as Bitsight, SecurityScorecard, and Black Kite. 
• Experience with competitive research and cybersecurity industry trend analysis.
• Familiarity with third-party risk assessment processes and vendor security frameworks.

Portfolio

A recent portfolio with cybersecurity writing experience is a must. Please submit 3-5 sample articles published within the past three years. At least 2 should be related to cybersecurity, risk management, or compliance. Older samples will be accepted only if accompanied by newer works.

Our hiring process

We read every application and do our best to get back to each applicant within a few weeks of submission. However, response times may vary depending on the time of year, number of applicants, and other factors. 

Note: We’re urgently hiring for this role. If we’re interested in moving forward with your application, we’ll likely reach out sooner via email. 

Ready to apply?

We’re excited to meet you! 😎

If you have any questions during or after the application process, feel free to reach out to our Director of Editorial, Sam Lund (samuel [at] beomniscient [dot] com).

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But there’s no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. Omniscient Digital is a place where everyone can grow. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if the idea of this role excites you.