Overview
Remote
USD 80,000.00 - 130,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Software security
Professional services
Higher education
Security clearance
Security controls
Supply chain management
Risk assessment
Threat modeling
Vulnerability scanning
Dynamic testing
Vendor development
Computer science
Web applications
Software development
Application development
Operating systems
Web services
Consensus decision-making
Multitasking
Analytical skill
Life insurance
Payments
Energy
NDS
Continuous integration
Continuous delivery
.NET
Java
Cloud computing
Management
Auditing
Training
Mentorship
OWASP
Art
Authentication
Authorization
Cryptography
API
AngularJS
React.js
Communication
Organized
FSA
Insurance
Military
Law
Recruiting
Job Details
Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.
The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.
We are looking for an IT Software Architect for the Nelnet Application Security team to develop and work collaboratively with innovative IT Delivery teams and Business Operational areas implement the NDS Application Security program, improve the security posture of our development process, the CI/CD pipelines, and coach development teams on application security topics.
This position requires work in support of the Company's contract with the United States Department of Education ("ED"). As such, the United States Government requires that any applicant for this position must complete United States Government security clearance. Effective June 1, 2018, ED has informed Nelnet that security clearance applications for foreign nationals are not being accepted or processed. In light of this direction from ED, Nelnet will be unable to hire applicants without United States citizenship for such positions.
Colorado Candidates: Pay range for this role is $80,000- $130,000
Maintain security controls and measure implementation across technology platforms, .NET, Java, Cloud, etc
Integrate security into our build and deploy pipelines
Enable controls to monitor our development supply chain (i.e.third party dependencies)
Manage the steps of the Security Development Lifecycle
Participate and facilitate Risk Assessment and Threat Modeling
Perform appropriate vulnerability scanning - static and dynamic analysis
Remediate and facilitate the resolution of vulnerabilities
Serve as an auditing, consulting, and training resource to all Nelnet product teams
Mentor developers, designers, testers, and other stakeholders on application security practices
Work with external entities that are performing vulnerability scans
Participate in tool and vendor selection process from a security perspective
Create and update learning resources for application security
Develop security reference implementations
Develop and present on application security topics for a wide variety of audiences
Help to oversee the Nelnet Security Champions program
Stay informed about application security architectures and best practices across Nelnet development platforms including web, mobile, and cloud
EDUCATION:
BS / MS in Computer Science, Engineering, related discipline or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 6 years of experience in web application software development
Minimum 2 years of experience focused on Application Security
COMPETENCIES - SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
Deep understanding of a variety of application development architectures, platforms, methodologies, and supporting operating systems
In-depth experience identifying and protecting against web application and web-service security vulnerabilities including those found in the OWASP Top 10 and CWE Top 25
Detailed technical knowledge of techniques, standards and state-of-the art capabilities for authentication and authorization, applied cryptography, and API security
Ability to identify, triage, manage, and remediate security vulnerabilities
Experience with cloud development and architecture
Experience with web and API development technologies such as .NET, Java, NPM, Angular, React
Experience with build processes and CI/CD
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong consensus building, multi-tasking, interpersonal, and analytical skills
Self-directed, organized, and highly motivated
Enjoys looking for and building efficiencies into the team, takes ownership
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK .
Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.
Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at or .
Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.
The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.
We are looking for an IT Software Architect for the Nelnet Application Security team to develop and work collaboratively with innovative IT Delivery teams and Business Operational areas implement the NDS Application Security program, improve the security posture of our development process, the CI/CD pipelines, and coach development teams on application security topics.
This position requires work in support of the Company's contract with the United States Department of Education ("ED"). As such, the United States Government requires that any applicant for this position must complete United States Government security clearance. Effective June 1, 2018, ED has informed Nelnet that security clearance applications for foreign nationals are not being accepted or processed. In light of this direction from ED, Nelnet will be unable to hire applicants without United States citizenship for such positions.
Colorado Candidates: Pay range for this role is $80,000- $130,000
Maintain security controls and measure implementation across technology platforms, .NET, Java, Cloud, etc
Integrate security into our build and deploy pipelines
Enable controls to monitor our development supply chain (i.e.third party dependencies)
Manage the steps of the Security Development Lifecycle
Participate and facilitate Risk Assessment and Threat Modeling
Perform appropriate vulnerability scanning - static and dynamic analysis
Remediate and facilitate the resolution of vulnerabilities
Serve as an auditing, consulting, and training resource to all Nelnet product teams
Mentor developers, designers, testers, and other stakeholders on application security practices
Work with external entities that are performing vulnerability scans
Participate in tool and vendor selection process from a security perspective
Create and update learning resources for application security
Develop security reference implementations
Develop and present on application security topics for a wide variety of audiences
Help to oversee the Nelnet Security Champions program
Stay informed about application security architectures and best practices across Nelnet development platforms including web, mobile, and cloud
EDUCATION:
BS / MS in Computer Science, Engineering, related discipline or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 6 years of experience in web application software development
Minimum 2 years of experience focused on Application Security
COMPETENCIES - SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
Deep understanding of a variety of application development architectures, platforms, methodologies, and supporting operating systems
In-depth experience identifying and protecting against web application and web-service security vulnerabilities including those found in the OWASP Top 10 and CWE Top 25
Detailed technical knowledge of techniques, standards and state-of-the art capabilities for authentication and authorization, applied cryptography, and API security
Ability to identify, triage, manage, and remediate security vulnerabilities
Experience with cloud development and architecture
Experience with web and API development technologies such as .NET, Java, NPM, Angular, React
Experience with build processes and CI/CD
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong consensus building, multi-tasking, interpersonal, and analytical skills
Self-directed, organized, and highly motivated
Enjoys looking for and building efficiencies into the team, takes ownership
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK .
Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.
Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at or .
Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.