Opportunity

Senior Technical Writer - IAM & Cybersecurity Career Growth in Columbus

Location Columbus
Company Ping Identity
Source jobicy
Posted 2026-08-31 20:07:44

Career & Market Insight

Compensation & Market Positioning: The $95K–$115K range is competitive for a Senior Technical Writer in the US, particularly for the cybersecurity/IAM sector. Market benchmarks (Glassdoor, Levels.fyi) place senior tech writers at enterprise SaaS companies between $100K–$130K, so this sits at the low-to-mid end of senior range — slightly below Big Tech, but reasonable for a mid-size cybersecurity firm.

High-Value Skills You'll Build:

  • Docs-as-Code expertise (AsciiDoc, GitHub, Jenkins, Antora) — increasingly in demand as engineering orgs modernize documentation pipelines
  • AI-augmented writing workflows — experience with Claude, Copilot, and ChatGPT for technical documentation is a fast-growing differentiator
  • IAM/Cybersecurity domain knowledge — identity and access management is a high-growth sector; domain expertise commands premium pay
  • API & developer documentation — one of the most marketable technical writing specializations

Culture & Growth Signals: Ping Identity presents itself as a startup-spirited company despite serving Fortune 100 clients — a hybrid of agility and enterprise scale. The documentation team appears mature (dedicated managers, structured SDLC involvement), which is a green flag for mentorship and process quality.

Green Flags: Genuine cross-functional collaboration, AI tooling adoption, and a dual-audience (human + AI) mindset signal a forward-thinking documentation culture.

Watch For: The salary ceiling ($115K) may limit upward mobility without moving into management. Professionals targeting $130K+ should negotiate hard or track promotion paths carefully.

About Ping Identity:

At Ping Identity, we believe in making digital experiences both secure and seamless for all users, without compromise. We call this digital freedom. And it's not just something we provide our customers — it's something that inspires our company. People don't come here to join a culture that's built on digital freedom. They come to cultivate it.

Our intelligent, cloud identity platform lets people shop, work, bank, and interact wherever and however they want. Without friction. Without fear.

While protecting digital identities is at the core of our technology, protecting individual identities is at the core of our culture. We champion every identity. One of our core values, Respect Individuality, reminds us to celebrate differences so you are empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

We're headquartered in Denver, Colorado and we have offices and employees around the globe. We serve the largest, most demanding enterprises worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 100. At Ping Identity, we're changing the way people and businesses think about cybersecurity, digital experiences, and identity and access management.

We're looking for a Senior Technical Writer to join our extraordinary documentation team at Ping Identity. Reporting to one of the Technical Documentation Managers, you'll be working on documentation for one or more products in Ping Identity's portfolio for various audiences within a Docs-as-Code environment. This role is open to remote or hybrid (Denver, CO or Austin, TX) candidates in the United States.

You will:

  • Collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, and product teams to define, design, create, and maintain core documentation for Ping Identity's products and services
  • Deliver documentation for cloud-based services and/or on-premise software aimed at different audiences, including end-users, admins, developers, integrators, and DevOps
  • Investigate, research, and learn our products and the standards they depend on
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly content, including real-life examples and use cases
  • Advocate for documentation throughout the software development lifecycle during product planning and feature scoping meetings
  • Work with AsciiDoc in a Docs-as-Code authoring and publishing environment using GitHub
  • Follow the software development lifecycle process closely to anticipate and ascertain documentation needs
  • Provide constructive structural and technical edits for writers or developer-contributed content

You have:

  • Prior experience or exposure to software development, including familiarity with Agile development methodologies
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and quality standards with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrated ability to proactively explore unreleased features, test early-stage software, and gather insights independently while engaging with engineering teams
  • Experience using markdown languages, version control tools, single-source techniques, metadata/tagging, and integrated development environments (IDEs)
  • Experience with Jira and Confluence or similar project management platforms
  • Experience using AI assistants (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot) for code generation, use case creation, draft summarization, and style guide checking
  • Understanding of how documentation sites are built and published (Jenkins, Antora)
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively face to face and remotely
  • Provided constructive structural and technical edits for writers or developer-contributed content
  • A dual-audience mindset, with the ability to craft engaging, user-friendly content for humans while structuring documentation for seamless consumption by AI tools, search engines, and coding assistants

You have the advantage if you have experience:

  • Working in a Docs-as-Code environment
  • Scripting/programming (Java, Bash, Python, or JavaScript)
  • Building, installing, configuring, and debugging client and server software
  • Documenting identity and access management applications for power users
  • Documenting for a developer audience, especially API documentation
  • Simplifying complex content
  • Adapting and demonstrating a willingness to learn new technologies and tools
  • Writing and maintaining AI skill files and instructions for AI agents and developer tooling

Salary Range: $95,000–$115,000

In accordance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085), the approximate compensation range for this role in Colorado is listed above. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors, such as knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Life at Ping:

We believe in and facilitate a flexible, collaborative work environment. We're growing quickly, but remain true to the innovative, can-do startup values that got us here. Most importantly, we keep hiring talented, smart, fun, and genuinely nice people because that's who we want to succeed with every day.

Here are just a few of the things that make Ping special:

  • A company culture that empowers you to do your best work
  • Employee Resource Groups that create a sense of belonging for everyone
  • Regular company and team bonding events
  • Competitive benefits and perks
  • Global volunteering and community initiatives

Our Benefits:

  • Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule
  • Parental Leave
  • Progressive Healthcare Options
  • Retirement Programs
  • Opportunity for Education Reimbursement
  • Commuter Offset (specific locations)

Ping is the collective sum of all our individual experiences, backgrounds and influences and we pride ourselves in growing and learning together. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone's individuality is respected and everyone has an Identity. In recruiting for new colleagues, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring and encourage you to be your best self.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Senior Technical Writer role fully remote?
Yes — the role is open to fully remote candidates in the United States, as well as hybrid candidates based in Denver, CO or Austin, TX.
What is the salary range for this position?
The salary range is $95,000–$115,000 per year. Final compensation depends on knowledge, skills, and abilities, per Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act disclosure.
What tools and technologies does this role use?
The role uses AsciiDoc, GitHub, Jenkins, Antora for Docs-as-Code workflows, plus Jira, Confluence, and AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot.
Do I need prior experience in identity and access management (IAM)?
IAM documentation experience is listed as an advantage but not a strict requirement. Willingness to learn new technologies and the ability to document complex software for developer audiences is emphasized.
What benefits does Ping Identity offer for this role?
Benefits include generous PTO and holidays, parental leave, progressive healthcare options, retirement programs, education reimbursement, and a commuter offset for specific locations.
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