Intern - CyberSecurity Analyst

$37,440 - $49,920/Yr

Nelnet - Pierre, SD

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Intern
Pierre, SD
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 contributes to our business objectives. As a student loan servicer and technology company, we pride ourselves on being more than just a financial service provider; 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 effectively. 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 updated on the latest breach trends, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures is crucial. You will administer, test, implement, and maintain security products and processes to protect our information systems from modification, disclosure, or destruction. Engaging with both the business and user community to understand their security needs is also a key aspect of this role. You will review, analyze, implement, and administer vendor and internally developed security software to meet security requirements and participate in risk assessments and security enhancements. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment while receiving one-on-one mentorship and participating in intern-specific programming. You will be part of a team that values innovation, agility, problem-solving, collaboration, and strategic focus, all while working in a casual dress environment with a flexible schedule.

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 - to input, access, modify or produce information or to execute preprograms.
  • Knowledge of industry relevant to job.
  • Accuracy /attention to detail.
  • Eager to learn and help others.
  • Good work ethic and habits.

Benefits

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