nelnet
CyberSecurity Senior Analyst
At a Glance
- Location
- Centennial, Colorado, United States
- Employment
- Full time
- Compensation
- *Pay Range for this role is - $85,000 - $130,000k EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree
- Posted
- 2026-07-29
Key Requirements
Certifications
- CISA
- CISM
- CISSP
Benefits & Perks
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Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or related field required. Certification in Risk Management, CISA, CISSP, CISM, GSEC, or other information security certifications preferred.
Four to six years risk management or closely related field.
Responsibilities
Oversee information security risk management functions by leading initiatives with Information Technology, Corporate Security, Audit Services, Compliance, Operations and Operational Risk leadership and associates.
Coordinate with business unit stakeholders to align cybersecurity practices and priorities across diverse shared services functions, ensuring consistent risk posture enterprise-wide.
Align with business technology, security, vendor and audit professionals to facilitate risk assessments, respond to audits, examinations, and RFP’s, remediate risks, and improve Nelnet’s risk management program.
Work with leadership and associates to resolve issues, recommend cost savings, reduce exposure and implement internal controls to reduce risk. Identify and research improvements in order to reduce risk, improve compliance with related rules and regulations or ensure efficient utilization of company resources.
Monitor and validate adherence to information security controls and promote risk awareness.
Maintain knowledge of regulatory standards, contracts and best practices.