Nelnet

Senior DevOps and Cloud Engineer - NBS

Nelnet$120K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years in cloud-based competence fields
  • Certification as Cloud Architect or DevOps Architect in AWS or Azure
  • Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware and Kubernetes
  • Proficient in PowerShell and Bash scripting for Windows and Linux respectively
  • Strong networking skills including subnetting, routing, and firewalls
  • In-depth knowledge of security protocols and practices for vulnerability remediation

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure aligned with business goals
  • Implement and oversee technical solutions for diverse projects
  • Create and update technical documentation for IT systems
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and analyze design options
  • Provide training and technical support to users of varying skill levels
  • Evaluate and enhance routine preventative measures
  • Participate in log analysis and vulnerability assessments

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous earned time off
  • 401K with student loan repayment option
  • Life insurance and AD&D insurance
  • Employee assistance program and stock purchase program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Robust wellness program
Full Job Description
The Senior DevOps & Cloud Engineer for NBS is an expert on cloud deployments, configuration, support, administration, and technical solutions to various technology components that make up the IT cloud-based environment across the business unit.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.    Develops, modifies, and maintains IT cloud infrastructure to meet business objectives 
2.    Implements and provides oversight on technical solutions for various sized projects or daily support initiatives 
3.    Creates and maintains technical documentation for IT systems and solutions
4.    Works with multiple customers, stakeholders, and system owners to produce requirements, determine feasibility, analyze cost/benefits requirements, and recommend design solution options 
5.    Provides training and technical support for users with varying levels of IT knowledge 
6.    Completes and evaluates enhancements to routine preventative measures
7.    Ensures logging occurs and participates in log analysis for vulnerability reviews, penetration assessments, and network monitoring. 
8.    Assists in regulatory body attestations to maintain system and network compliance 

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. To be considered, candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.


EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (equivalent experience may be substituted).

EXPERIENCE:
8+ years of experience in the related competency fields listed below.


COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
1.    Expert/in-depth experience or knowledge in the following areas:
a.    Certification in Amazon or Azure as Cloud Architect, DevOps Architect or similar 
b.    AWS or Azure services: cloud concepts and many cloud services 
c.    Virtualization technologies: VMware, Hyper-V, cloud-based host virtualization, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
d.    Windows Technologies: PowerShell scripting, server setup, troubleshooting, maintenance
e.    Linux Technologies: Bash scripting, SELinux, server setup, troubleshooting, maintenance
f.    Networking: subnetting, routing, firewalls, advanced DNS management, load balancers, IDS/IPS, VPN
g.    Security: security protocols, security best practices, and vulnerability remediation 
h.    DevOps: CI/CD design, setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting

2.    Abilities in the following areas:
a.    Strong analytical, judgement and problem-solving skills. 
b.    Strong oral and written communication skills. 
c.    Strong interpersonal skills interact with technical and non-technical clients. 
d.    Strong documentation and time management skills.  

3.    Self-motivated.
4.    Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a team. 
5.    Strong bias toward action, delivery, and implementation.  
6.    Ability to work through complex challenges without guidance.

Compensation range for this role is $120,000-$130,000 annually, depending on experience.

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:

About Nelnet

Nelnet, Inc. provides educational services in loan servicing, payment processing, education planning, and asset management. The company is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska and has additional offices in Omaha, Nebraska; Aurora, Colorado; Tigard, Oregon; and Sacramento, California. Nelnet was founded in 1978 and is one of the largest student loan servicers in the United States. Nelnet also provides software and data management services for the education finance industry. The company has three primary business segments: Loan Systems and Servicing, Tuition Payment Processing, and Communications. Nelnet is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NNI.
Learn more about Nelnet
Size
7,988 employees
Market Cap
$3.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$352.4 million
Founded
1977
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
NASDAQ

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