Nelnet - Hastings, NE
posted about 1 month ago
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 in the education sector. 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. Your responsibilities will include performing application and environment security testing, conducting automated static and dynamic code analysis, and developing internal automation and integrations with security services. You will also collaborate with development teams to enhance application security through training, code reviews, and the promotion of best practices. In addition to technical skills, you will need to demonstrate a solid understanding of security products, processes, and protection measures. Staying current with security intelligence and methodologies is crucial, as is understanding the latest breach trends, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures. You will administer, test, implement, and maintain security products and processes to protect our information systems from modification, disclosure, or destruction. Your role will also involve interfacing with both the business and user community to understand their security needs and reviewing vendor and internally developed security software to address security requirements. Participation in risk assessments and security enhancements will be part of your responsibilities as well. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, where you will be encouraged to challenge assumptions, explore new technology options, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our services and solutions. You will be part of a team that values collaboration, communication, and strategic focus, ensuring that you not only grow your technical skills but also develop a strong understanding of our business goals and objectives.