Hybrid Intern DevSecOps Platform Engineer

at Nelnet

• Job title: Intern DevSecOps Platform Engineer
• Job type: Internship
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Ansible, AWS, Azure, Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Python, Terraform, Unix
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Centennial, United States

About the role

• Intern DevSecOps Platform Engineer supporting the development of platform infrastructure and automation processes for a major technology company in student lending.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and optimization of core platform infrastructure, including cloud resources, networking components, and storage solutions.
• Contribute to automating routine tasks using scripting languages to enhance system administration efficiency and reliability.
• Assist in monitoring platform performance, diagnosing issues, and troubleshooting incidents to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Aid in implementing security best practices for cloud infrastructure, including patch management, access controls, and vulnerability assessments.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation on configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps to support platform management.
• Join in on projects with engineers and architects to gain insight into real-world DevOps practices, application deployments, scaling, and day-to-day maintenance.
• Engage in problem-solving and root-cause analysis, contributing to the continuous improvement of platform reliability and performance.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and an interest in system administration.
• Familiarity with one or more cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Some experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and an eagerness to learn automation practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Passion for cloud technologies and a desire to grow in a dynamic engineering environment.
• Previous internship, coursework, or project experience in platform engineering, system administration, or DevOps is preferred.
• Exposure to containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git) is preferred.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• Intern-specific programming
• Meaningful work experience