The FITSP-Operator certification is intended for federal workforce personnel, both federal employees and contractors, whose role is primarily focused on the implementation and operations of systems owned by, or operated on behalf of, the federal government of the United States. This role deals with high-level, cost-effective, risk-based IT security audit functions that assure program value is achieved within the ever-changing risk and evolving threat environments.
The operator role is designed for candidates who operate and maintain automated information systems found within the United States Federal Government. These are usually IT professionals that support the day-to-day operations of an agency's information systems.