Intern - CyberSecurity Analyst

$37,440 - $49,920/Yr

Nelnet - Lansing, MI

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Intern
Lansing, MI
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 security trends and methodologies is crucial, as is understanding the policies and regulations that govern our business. This internship is designed for students pursuing a degree in an IT-related field, and it provides a platform to explore your technical skills while contributing to the security of our information systems. You will have the chance to participate in risk assessments, data processing, and security enhancements, all while being part of a dynamic and supportive team environment.

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

Nice-to-haves

  • 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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