Intern - CyberSecurity Analyst

$37,440 - $49,920/Yr

Nelnet - Carson City, NV

Full-time - Intern

Carson City, NV

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 from experienced professionals. You will be involved in various aspects of security measures and processes, ensuring the protection of our organization’s information systems. 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. Collaboration with development teams is essential, as you will help advance the security of applications through training, code reviews, and the promotion of best practices. You will also be responsible for administering and maintaining security products and processes, interfacing with both business and user communities to understand their security needs. As part of your responsibilities, you will participate in risk assessments and data processing, while staying updated on the latest security trends and methodologies. This internship is designed for individuals pursuing a degree in an IT-related field, and it provides a platform to explore your technical skills and align your career aspirations with the needs of our organization. Join us at Nelnet, where your contributions will help make dreams possible.

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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in one or more programming languages like C# and Java.
• Experience in developing in web technologies.
• 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.

Benefits

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