Nelnet is looking to enhance its cyber threat intelligence (CTI) program to better serve security and risk teams across the organization by identifying threats and their potential impact on Nelnet
Requirements
- Prior coursework, academic research, or internship experience in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, criminal justice, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to research and analyze information from multiple sources
- Exposure to OSINT tools, cybersecurity blogs, or threat feeds is preferred
- Functional knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
- Conduct research into cyber activity conducted by nation-state and cyber-criminal threat actors and identify tactics, techniques, and procedures used in cyber campaigns
- Collect, analyze, catalog, and assist in the deployment of indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with cyber threat actors to help refine detection and response efforts
- Identify relevant and actionable cyber threats, trends, and new developments in the threat landscape regarding cyber threat actors through analysis of open-source intelligence (OSINT), news articles, industry blogs/reports
- Contribute to the development of internal briefings on cyber threat activity
- Support the development of threat profiles into nation-state cyber and cyber-criminal threat actors
- Conduct research into new vulnerabilities and impact to Nelnet's technology stack
- Conduct research into digital threats impacting Nelnet and opportunities for digital risk protection for Nelnet associates and executives
Other
- Currently pursuing a degree in international relations, Information Science & Technology, public policy, international security, or criminal justice
- Must be currently enrolled at the University of Nebraska at Omaha
- Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong self-editing skills
