Nelnet - North Platte, NE
posted about 1 month ago
At Nelnet, we are more than just a student loan servicer; we are a technology company, idea incubator, and a leader in K-12 and higher education. Our vision is to make dreams possible, and we invite you to join us as an intern in the CyberSecurity Analyst role. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful work that directly impacts our business while receiving one-on-one mentorship and participating in intern-specific programming. As a CyberSecurity Analyst intern, 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 effectively. In this role, you will perform application and environment security testing, conduct automated static and dynamic code analysis, and develop internal automation and integrations with security services. You will collaborate with development teams to enhance application security through training, code reviews, and the promotion of best practices. A solid understanding of security products, processes, and protection measures is essential, as is the ability to stay updated on the latest breach trends, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures. You will also administer, test, implement, and maintain security products and processes to protect our information systems from modification, disclosure, or destruction. Your responsibilities will include interfacing with both the business and user community to understand their security needs, reviewing and administering vendor and internally developed security software, and participating in risk assessments and security enhancements. This internship is designed for individuals pursuing a degree in an IT-related field, and it provides a platform to develop your skills in a supportive and innovative environment.