Intern DevSecOps Engineer

Nelnet - Lincoln, NE

- Intern

Lincoln, NE

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About the position

Join Nelnet as a DevSecOps Engineer Intern within our Nelnet Business Services (NBS) division, where you'll play a critical role in embedding security within our software development lifecycle. This internship offers hands-on experience in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration drive meaningful work. As an intern, you will do real work that matters to our business, receive one-on-one mentorship, competitive pay, and have a flexible schedule. We're seeking motivated students entering their junior year or above, with a passion for DevSecOps and a desire to gain hands-on experience in securing pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Integrate Security into CI/CD Pipelines
• Work with development teams to embed code scanning tools and techniques into Azure Dev Ops and GitHub workflows.
• Assist in automating security checks to identify vulnerabilities before production deployment.
• Collaborate on cloud-based development projects using Microsoft Azure.
• Gain exposure to securing and managing infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Gain hands-on experience with GitHub for version control and CI/CD pipeline development.
• Explore and support security tools like Wiz to enhance cloud security posture management.
• Partner with developers, security engineers, and DevOps professionals to implement secure development practices.
• Contribute to cross-functional discussions to identify and mitigate security risks early in the development cycle.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or a related field.
• Current standing Junior or above.
• Coursework or practical experience in software development or cybersecurity.
• Hands-on experience with GitHub for version control and working with CI/CD pipelines.
• Basic understanding of DevSecOps concepts, including secure coding practices and integrating security into the software development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Azure development and cloud computing fundamentals.
• Exposure to code scanning tools (e.g., Snyk, SonarQube, Checkmarx, etc.) or similar automated security solutions.
• Experience with cloud security tools, such as Wiz, to monitor and enhance security posture.
• Previous project or internship work that involved collaborating in cross-functional teams or integrating tools into CI/CD pipelines.

Nice-to-haves

• Foundational knowledge of DevSecOps principles and secure software development lifecycle practices.
• Experience with or exposure to GitHub workflows and version control.
• Basic understanding of cloud development, preferably in Azure.
• Familiarity with code scanning tools (e.g., Snyk, SonarQube, etc.) or other security automation solutions.
• Experience or exposure to Wiz or similar cloud security platforms.
• Strong desire to learn and apply new security and development technologies.

Benefits

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