Privileged User (PU) Analyst SETA Job Listing at SAIC in Chantilly, VA (Job ID 2613893)

Description

Description

SAIC 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.