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.
Nelnet Core Value #3: Pursuing opportunities for diversification and growth.
Not only does Nelnet believe in diversification and growth as a business, but in our associates as well. We are people-driven. As opportunities arise to diversify and apply our customer service and software expertise, we look to develop our associates to grow right along side the company.
Nelnet is a student loan servicer that's grown into a fiber internet pioneer, real estate investor, and software provider. But that's just the beginning. With 6,500 associates and growing, we take our business wherever superior customer experiences and ingenuity are needed.
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.
Nelnet believes in a hybrid work environment that accommodates both in-office and remote work. This model promotes a positive work-life balance and culture, enabling in-person collaboration when possible while also providing benefits associated with remote work. The standard hybrid work schedule includes 24 hours of in-office work each week, for associates that reside within 30 miles of an office. This is subject to change, based on manager discretion.
At this time, we are unable to move forward with external candidates that reside in these states: Alabama, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington.
Annual compensation range for this role is $110,000-$155,000
What you’ll do:
As a System Reliability Engineer at Nelnet, you will:
As a System Reliability Engineer, a typical day might include:
o Representing the system to other teams within the organization (ie Enterprise Risk Management. Corporate Security, Audit Services, Infrastructure (Tech Support, Change Control and others as applicable), Security, DBAs, Release & Maintenance teams).
o Owning the processes and best practices that guide the ongoing development and maintenance of the system.
o Working with the Director, Solution Architect and Software Architects to define application technology road map for their system(s).
You Have:
o Motivated and hardworking. You’re motivated to do your best work, always.
o Detail oriented. You like to go fast, but still think it through.
o Care for clients. You care about creating an exceptional user experience, even if you don’t work on client-side code.
o Driven to create something big. You have lofty ambitions and want to be part of a team that changes an industry.
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills; with the ability to communicate technical concepts and strategies at all levels of the organization.
o In-depth knowledge of the full software development lifecycle; with specific experience pertinent to agile or iterative approaches to delivery preferred.
o Knowledge in the area of Federal Government NIST 800-53 compliance preferred.
o Curiosity and desire to learn new technology.
We Have:
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.
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 committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, 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, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.
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.
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