Intern - IT Infrastructure

Company: Nelnet
Location: Albany
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Our Vision: We make dreams possible.Yes, were a student loan servicer. Were also a technology company, idea incubator, start-up accelerator, and K-12 and higher education expert. At Nelnet, were so much more than what you thinkand were just getting started. So, no matter what you want to do in lifebuild codes or build brandswere 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.Apply to one of our internships today. Your career awaits.Hungry for relevant development experience while youre still in school? Nelnet, a Fortune 1000 finance & technology company, is hiring eager students to join its Summer 2023 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 IT pros.This position is available in Lincoln, NE.SummaryIT Infrastructure Interns will help solve problems for our business. A day in the life of an Infrastructure Engineer team member is varied as were responsible for a wide array of technology. We design and implement solutions and often involved in complex troubleshooting of computer related problems. We strive to reduce unplanned work by doing things right the first time, automating repeatable tasks, and making changes carefully.[9:28 AM] Paul, JordanThis position requires work in support of the Companys 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.Experience:Required Skills:

• Scripting like Python or Powershell
• Basic understanding of network fundamentals like OSI model, subnets, etc.
• Familiar with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Conceptual understanding of virtual computersDesired Skills:
• Automation Frameworks like Chef, Ansible
• Experience with AWS services
• Experience with network configuration
• Familiarity with storage or server technologiesWere Looking for Someone Who... Is pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field 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 growthNelnet 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.You may know Nelnet as the nations largest student loan servicer but we do more than that. A lot more. Were also a professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payment processor, renewable energy innovator, and K-12 and higher education expert (and thats just a shortlist). For over 40 years, weve been serving our customers, associates, and communities to make dreams possible.EEO Info (https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/EEO-poster.pdf) - EEO Letter (https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/EEO-Jeffs-Letter.pdf) - EPPA Info (https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/Employee-Polygraph-Protection-Act-Poster.pdf) - FMLA Info (https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/FMLA-Leave.pdf)

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