Full-Time

Security Advisor

IT Security and Privacy

Posted on 11/20/2024

Nelnet

Nelnet

1,001-5,000 employees

Government & Public Sector
Energy
Financial Services
Education

Compensation Overview

$90kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Minimum acceptable education requirements: Bachelor’s degree, and/or 5 years’ experience in the information security industry (preferably at an institution of higher education).
  • Minimum acceptable certification requirements: Possess industry-recognized audit and information security certification(s) including one or more of the following: Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA).
  • Minimum acceptable work experience requirements: If a candidate does not satisfy any of the above education criteria or certificates, he or she must have a minimum of five years of relevant information security experience or proof of other recognized security certifications.
  • Understanding of and familiarity with information security, compliance, and privacy frameworks and standards including NIST SP 800-171, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, GLBA, GDPR, PCI, and other standards.
  • Understanding of Higher Education, Healthcare, and Government institutions and their structures, operations, and security needs.
  • Understanding of the Payment Card Industry Structure (models, stakeholders, data flow).
  • Understanding of information systems, networks, and related security issues.
  • Understand core compliance program elements such as policies, procedures, training, third-party oversight, device protection, inventory/scope verification, and incident response.
  • Understanding of risk assessments and targeted risk analyses.
Responsibilities
  • Consult both onsite and remotely with customers to collect, review, and analyze data related to current institutional policies, business practices and procedures, network infrastructure, IT system configurations and physical security as it all relates to multiple compliance requirements.
  • Performing gap analyses of current environments, controls, and programs.
  • Review requirements with application and service providers as necessary to achieve information security and compliance objectives.
  • Make recommendations for remediation steps required to achieve information security and compliance objectives.
  • Upon requests from ongoing customers, the Security Advisor may review customer-prepared documents and reports, and provide feedback/guidance to ensure accuracy, or in some cases assist the customer with the preparation of required industry-standard reporting obligations.
  • This is a remote work position. Candidate must be able to work in a home office environment with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to travel required (potentially up to 50%).
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Perform gap assessments through interviews and physical assessments to evaluate customer networks, infrastructure and operations as it relates to compliance objectives.
  • Report on findings and assist customers in remediation activities as required.
  • Participate in sales calls as an industry expert, and attend conferences as appropriate.
  • Prepare and perform industry-related presentations and/or webcasts.
  • Other sales/marketing support duties as requested.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lincoln, Nebraska

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Nelnet's strategic investments in startups like Nave Analytics and BetterYou indicate a forward-thinking approach and potential for high returns.
  • The company's diversification into different sectors reduces dependency on student loans, potentially stabilizing revenue streams.
  • Partnerships with companies like Convera and Otus enhance Nelnet's service offerings, making it a more attractive employer in the education technology space.

What critics are saying

  • Technical issues and outages, as seen with their student loan services, could damage Nelnet's reputation and customer trust.
  • Layoffs and budget constraints, such as the recent cut of 550 employees, may indicate financial instability and affect employee morale.

What makes Nelnet unique

  • Nelnet has diversified its portfolio beyond student loans, investing in various sectors such as sports software, telecommunications, and irrigation efficiency tech.
  • The partnership with Convera to offer flexible tuition payment options highlights Nelnet's commitment to affordability and data security in education.
  • FACTS, a division of Nelnet, collaborates with Otus to integrate assessment and analytics, enhancing their educational service offerings.

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