Job DescriptionSAIC is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Systems Engineer and Technical Advisor (SETA) to function as a
Privileged User (PU) Analyst(SETA) to ensure secure access control practices, compliance with organizational policies, and adherence to governance standards surrounding privileged accounts for mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will leverage their skills in privileged access management (PAM), inspection readiness, and risk evaluation, while staying aligned with RMF requirements and NIST SP 800-53 security controls.
The PU Analyst will partner with technical teams, system administrators, and cybersecurity officials to manage account configurations, enforce least-privilege principles, and maintain robust audit and inspection processes. Certification in Security+ is required to demonstrate a fundamental understanding of security practices critical to this role.
Key Responsibilities:The successful candidate will provide:
Privileged Account Governance and Access Control- Provide oversight of privileged account management in compliance with Zero Trust architecture principles and organizational security policies.
- Develop, implement, and maintain processes for identifying, documenting, and securing privileged accounts across various platforms.
- Ensure adherence to least-privilege access standards by performing routine account reviews and validating permissions for compliance.
- Proactively identify and remediate gaps in privileged access security frameworks.
Compliance and Inspection Readiness- Prepare privileged account compliance artifacts in accordance with RMF, NIST SP 800-53 controls, and applicable organizational requirements.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of privileged user inspection procedures to proactively address compliance vulnerabilities.
- Lead audit readiness efforts by tracking access activity, coordinating cross-team efforts, and documenting inspection results.
Risk Mitigation and Security Enhancements- Oversee privileged user activity monitoring, ensuring privileged accounts adhere to best practices and remain compliant with security parameters.
- Identify and assess security risks associated with privileged access, providing recommendations to reduce attack surfaces.
- Work with ISSOs and cybersecurity teams to design and implement solutions that mitigate risks to critical systems.
Stakeholder Engagement and Training- Collaborate with system administrators, cybersecurity engineers, and leadership to guide decision-making on access controls and policy enforcement.
- Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT) for tools related to privileged account tracking and workflows.
- Train privileged users on access policies, security responsibilities, and proper account usage to reduce risk.
Qualifications- TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors in STeM and five (5) years or more experience; Masters in STEM and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience.
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must possess and maintain a Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance with current Poly.
- Proven experience implementing and managing Privileged Access Management (PAM) systems and privileged account governance.
- Familiarity with Operating Systems Administration (Windows Server/Desktop and Linux platforms) to manage and secure privileged accounts.
- Strong working knowledge of RMF processes and NIST standards (800-53, 800-63, etc.) related to access control and cybersecurity.
- Demonstrated expertise in endpoint protection, vulnerability assessment, and system hardening.
- Proficiency with tracking tools and platforms for privileged user monitoring and reporting.
- Must have CompTIA Security+ .
- Additional certifications in the cyber security field (such as CISM, CISSP, or CAP) are highly desirable.
- ITIL certification is a plus, but not required.
- PMP is a plus, but not required.
