Intern - CyberSecurity Analyst

$37,440 - $49,920/Yr

Nelnet - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Intern

Oklahoma City, OK

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

Nelnet is seeking a motivated intern to join our Security Analysts team, where you will engage in meaningful work that directly impacts our business. As a student loan servicer and technology company, we pride ourselves on being more than just a financial institution; we are innovators and educators in the K-12 and higher education sectors. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in security analysis while receiving one-on-one mentorship and participating in intern-specific programming. You will be involved in real projects that matter, allowing you to apply your academic knowledge in a practical setting. In this role, you will work closely with various business lines and our IT shared services team to determine, implement, and define security measures and processes necessary to protect our organization. You will perform application and environment security testing, conduct automated static and dynamic code analysis, and develop internal automation and integrations with security services. Collaboration with development teams is essential as you will help advance the security of applications through training, code reviews, and promoting best practices. Staying updated on the latest breach trends and understanding security intelligence methodologies will be crucial to your success. Your responsibilities will also include administering, testing, implementing, and maintaining security products and processes to protect our information systems from modification, disclosure, or destruction. You will interface with both the business and user community to understand their security needs and review vendor and internally developed security software to address security requirements. Participation in risk assessments and security enhancements will further enhance your learning experience. This internship is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of security measures in a corporate environment, preparing you for a successful career in IT security.

Responsibilities

• Perform application and environment security testing, evaluation, and hardening.
• Conduct automated static and dynamic code analysis with report creation and delivery.
• Develop internal automation and integrations with implemented security services.
• Collaborate with development teams to advance security of applications through training, code review, promotion of best practices, and continuous process improvement.
• Demonstrate an adequate understanding of security products, processes, and protection measures.
• Understand security intelligence, methodologies, and remain up to date on the latest breach trends including vulnerabilities and counter measures.
• Administer, test, implement, and maintain the necessary security products and processes to protect information systems assets.
• Interface with both the business and user community to understand their security needs.
• Understand the policy, standards and procedures found in the Nelnet enterprise as well as understanding appropriate laws and regulations.
• Review, analyze, implement and administer vendor and internally developed security software, products and procedures to address security requirements.
• Participate in risk assessments, data processing, and security enhancements.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in an IT-related field.
• Proficient in the use of development and Application Security products.
• Proficient in at least one development language.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and DevSecOps.
• Familiarity and experience with various regulations governing IT environments.
• Knowledge of security, control and computer technology.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply concepts of statistics and probability to identify and address problems, trends, and relationships in work related data.
• Knowledge of various computer systems and software - PC and/or online - to input, access, modify or produce information or to execute preprograms.
• Knowledge of industry relevant to job.
• Knowledge of at least one computer development language, methodology, and techniques.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in one or more programming languages like C# and Java.
• Experience in developing in web technologies.
• Eager to learn and help others.
• Good work ethic and habits.
• Energetic and enthusiastic attitude.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• Intern-specific programming
• One-on-one mentorship
• Meaningful work experience