Intern - Software Engineer - Application Security - Summer 2025

Our Vision: We make dreams possible.

Yes, we’re a student loan servicer. We’re also a technology company, idea incubator, start-up accelerator, and K-12 and higher education expert. At Nelnet, we’re so much more than what you think—and we’re just getting started. So, no matter what you want to do in life—build codes or build brands—we’re the best place to do it.

Join Nelnet as an intern and do real work that matters to our business. All Nelnet interns receive one-on-one mentorship, competitive pay, casual dress, flexible schedule, intern-specific programming, and meaningful work experience.

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Internship Overview:

Hungry for relevant development experience while you’re still in school? Nelnet, a Fortune 1000 finance & technology company, is hiring eager students to join its Summer 2025 IT Internship program. Interns are placed in dynamic teams with one of two goals: delivering technology that makes educational finance simple so borrowers can achieve their dreams, and supporting K-12 schools with the systems they need to serve students each day. Across all teams, Nelnet interns enjoy competitive pay, casual dress, flexible work hours, and receive mentorship from Technology pros.

SUMMARY:

As a leader in educational finance & payment processing, security is core to Nelnet’s continued success. To protect our customers, associates & our business interests, Nelnet’s dedicated security teams work to ensure that all of our systems meet or exceed industry security standards.

The Nelnet Application Security Team works collaboratively with innovative IT Delivery teams and Business Operational areas to implement the Nelnet Application Security Program, improve the security posture of our development process, and coach development teams on application security topics.

The Application Security Intern will put their development skills and security aptitude to work within Nelnet’s Application Security Team. The Intern will assist with real projects and have the opportunity to further develop their skills under mentorship of the Team’s professionals.

Colorado candidates: The hourly pay range for this role is $18 - $26.

We’re Looking for Someone Who...

• Is pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field
• Pursuing a degree or interest in Cybersecurity.
• Has Experience with the software build process and CI/CD. Has an interest in cloud environment such as AWS.
• Has Experience running open source scanning tools.
• Possesses exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Is comfortable working in an agile development environment and understands on time/within-budget principles.
• Shares new ideas, is creative and passionate about innovation
• Sees feedback as an opportunity for growth

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 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net.

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.