system administrator (SA)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CYB-004182",
  "term": "system administrator (SA)",
  "field": "Cybersecurity",
  "definition": "1. Individual responsible for the installation and maintenance of an information system, providing effective information system utilization, adequate security parameters, and sound implementation of established CS policy and procedures.\n\n2. An FCKMS role that is responsible for the personnel, daily operation, training, maintenance, and related management of an FCKMS other than its keys. The system administrator is responsible for initially verifying individual identities, and then establishing appropriate identifiers for all personnel involved in the operation and use of the FCKMS.\n\n3. A person who manages a computer system, including its operating system and applications. A system administrator’s responsibilities are similar to that of a network administrator.\n\n4. A person who manages a computer system, including its operating system and applications. Responsibilities are similar to that of a network administrator.\n\n5. An individual, group, or organization responsible for setting up and maintaining a system or specific system elements, implements approved secure baseline configurations, incorporates secure configuration settings for IT products, and conducts/assists with configuration monitoring activities as needed.\n\n6. Individual or group responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operability of a computer system or network. This position normally carries special privileges including access to the protection state and software of a system.",
  "abbreviation": "SA",
  "references": [
    "CNSSI 4009-2022; NIST SP 1800-16B from CNSSI 4009-2022; NIST SP 1800-16C from CNSSI 4009-2022; NIST SP 1800-16D from CNSSI 4009-2022",
    "NIST SP 800-152",
    "NIST SP 800-44 Version 2",
    "NIST SP 800-45 Version 2",
    "NIST SP 800-128",
    "NISTIR 4734; NISTIR 7316",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/system-administrator-sa/"
}