Senior DevSecOps Engineer – Velocity Platform

Nelnet

Senior DevSecOps Engineer securing Nelnet's AWS-based student loan servicing platform. Automating infrastructure, deployments, monitoring, and compliance across cloud-native environments.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeLincoln • Colorado, New York, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $158,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AWS DevOps, cloud architecture, and infrastructure as code, with a strong focus on automation, security, and compliance. Proven ability to mentor teams and implement best practices in a dynamic environment.

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AWS DevOpsInfrastructure As CodeDeployment AutomationNIST ComplianceAgile Software Development

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Hard Skills

Cloud ArchitectureNetworkingChange ManagementApplication MonitoringTroubleshootingAlgorithm CreationSource ControlDeployment ProcessesAutomation ToolsFault-Tolerant Infrastructure

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsDetail OrientedCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

GitDevOps ToolsContinuous IntegrationEnvironment MonitoringSecurity Controls

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Federal GovernmentNIST Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the infrastructure, deployment automation, and security posture of Velocity, Nelnet's cloud-native loan servicing platform
Monitor and support all installed systems and infrastructure
Evaluate system performance, identify bottlenecks, develop solutions, and implement changes through change management
Design, implement, and monitor secure, fault-tolerant enterprise infrastructure
Define and evolve Build & Release best practices supporting traceability and auditability
Ensure continuous availability of DevOps tools for source control, continuous integration, and change management
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on scalable features for developer productivity, environment monitoring, self-healing, and autonomous delivery
Build infrastructure automation tools and frameworks
Integrate applications into cloud environments
Automate deployment pipelines securely, reliably, and at scale
Use application monitoring tools to troubleshoot and diagnose environment issues
Automate repetitive work and security controls
Work with Cloud Infrastructure and Security teams to follow organizational best practices, policies, and procedures
Educate stakeholder teams on DevSecOps practices and tooling
Set technical standards and mentor other engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-3+ years of experience with AWS DevOps, cloud architecture, networking, deployment processes, and infrastructure as code tools
Experience solving complex problems, creating algorithms, and working through challenging requirements
Experience creating software in an agile, iterative environment
Experience with source control (Git, branching, merging, etc.)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail oriented, critical thinker, and excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to coach, mentor, and teach team members
Ability to handle a dynamic work environment
Effective organization and time management skills
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Knowledge of Federal Government NIST compliance preferred
Must already be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
External candidates must reside within a 30-mile radius of Centennial, CO; Lincoln, NE; or Madison, WI

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA and FSA
Generous earned time off
401K/student loan repayment
Life insurance and AD&D insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee stock purchase program
Tuition reimbursement
Performance-based incentive pay
Short- and long-term disability
Robust wellness program
Hybrid work environment