A person who manages the technical aspects of a system. (SP 800-40) (NISTIR) Individual responsible for the installation and maintenance of an information system, providing effective information system utilization, adequate security parameters, and sound implementation of established Information Assurance policy and procedures. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR) In the NICE Workforce Framework, cybersecurity work where a person: Installs, configures, troubleshoots, and maintains server configurations (hardware and software) to ensure their confidentiality, integrity, and availability; also manages accounts, firewalls, and patches; responsible for access control, passwords, and account creation and administration. (From: NICE Workforce Framework) (NICCS)
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A person who manages the technical aspects of a system. (SP 800-40) (NISTIR) Individual responsible for the installation and maintenance of an information system, providing effective information system utilization, adequate security parameters, and sound implementation of established Information Assurance policy and procedures. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR) In the NICE Workforce Framework, cybersecurity work where a person: Installs, configures, troubleshoots, and maintains server configurations (hardware and software) to ensure their confidentiality, integrity, and availability; also manages accounts, firewalls, and patches; responsible for access control, passwords, and account creation and administration. (From: NICE Workforce Framework) (NICCS)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). System Administrator. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/system-administrator
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