Average Technical Author salary in the UK

Technical Author | 6 – 12 Months | Remote | Operational TechnologyAn energy sector client is looking for a Technical Author to turn OT cyber security policy into clear, practical procedures. The successful candidate will bring a key understanding of NIS regulation, OT security and industrial control systems.Key Responsibilities of the Technical Author:Develop and maintain OT cyber security procedures aligned to NIS.Translate policies and standards into step-by-step operational guidance.Work with Security, Engineering, and IGRC SMEs to standardise practices.Document how security controls are applied in real-world environments.Ensure traceability between policy, requirements, and execution.Support governance, version control, and audit readiness.Translate OT security policy, standards, and technical requirements into step-by-step procedures by technology type.Identify and close gaps between policy and operational reality.Skills and Experience of the Technical Author:Must have proven Technical Author experience.Must have extensive understanding of NIS regulation framework.Must have worked with OT Cyber Security procedure manuals or playbooks.Working Knowledge of OT and ICS environments (PLC, DCS, SCADA, SIS, HMI, RTU)Power Generation or Critical national infrastructure experience is highly desirable.The Successful Technical Author will may require site visits to either Glasgow or Leeds for meetings with Stakeholders.Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Matt Farrell via the VIQU IT website.Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.

Technical Author | 6 – 12 Months | Remote | Operational TechnologyAn energy sector client is seeking a Technical Author to convert OT cyber security policies into clear, practical procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of NIS regulations, along with a solid understanding of OT security and industrial control systems.Key Responsibilities of the Technical Author:Translate OT cyber security policies, standards, and technical requirements into clear, step-by-step procedures by technology type.Develop and maintain OT cyber security procedures aligned to NIS requirements.Document how security controls are implemented across operational and industrial environments.Ensure traceability between policy intent, security requirements, and operational execution.Collaborate with Security, Engineering, and IGRC SMEs to standardise and formalise practices.Support document governance, including version control, audit readiness, and approvals.Identify and close gaps between policy expectations and operational reality.Skills and Experience of the Technical Author:Must have proven Technical Author experience.Must have extensive understanding of NIS regulation framework.Must have worked with OT Cyber Security procedure manuals or playbooks.Working Knowledge of OT and ICS environments (PLC, DCS, SCADA, SIS, HMI, RTU)Power Generation or Critical national infrastructure experience is highly desirable.The Successful Technical Author will may require site visits to either Glasgow or Leeds for meetings with Stakeholders.Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Matt Farrell via the VIQU IT website.Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.

Technical Author – OT Cyber Security | 6–12 Month Contract | RemoteA leading organisation within the energy industry is seeking an experienced Technical Author to support the development of operational technology (OT) cyber security documentation. This role will focus on converting complex security policies and regulatory requirements into practical, user-friendly operational procedures.The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of OT environments, industrial control systems, and the NIS regulatory framework.Technical Author Key DutiesProduce and maintain detailed OT cyber security procedures in line with NIS obligations.Convert technical standards, policies, and security requirements into clear operational instructions.Collaborate with engineering, cyber security, and governance teams to create consistent working practices.Document the implementation of security measures across operational environments.Maintain clear alignment between compliance requirements, policies, and operational delivery.Assist with document governance, revision management, and audit preparation activities.Develop procedural documentation for a variety of OT technologies and platforms.Review existing processes to identify operational gaps and recommend improvements.Technical Author Required ExperienceDemonstrable background in technical documentation or technical writing roles.Strong understanding of the NIS regulatory framework and associated compliance requirements.Previous experience creating OT cyber security playbooks, procedures, or operational manuals.Knowledge of industrial control system environments including PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI, SIS, and RTU technologies.Experience within power generation or other critical infrastructure sectors would be advantageous.Additional InformationThis Technical Author position is primarily remote; however, occasional travel to either Glasgow or Leeds may be required for stakeholder workshops and meetings.Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Matt Farrell via the VIQU IT website.Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.