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Nelnet

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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&#39;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.The Cybersecurity AI Automation Engineer at Nelnet plays a critical role in advancing the organization's cybersecurity capabilities through intelligent automation and AI-driven solutions. This position partners closely with cybersecurity and internal teams to design, build, and deploy automated workflows that increase operational efficiency, reduce manual effort, and surface actionable insights. This role requires strong technical acumen, practical problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset to deliver scalable solutions within Nelnet's AI infrastructure. You will: •	Design and deploy AI-powered automation pipelines that support operational workflows. •	Integrate automation solutions within Nelnet's existing AI infrastructure — LLM APIs, orchestration platforms, and workflow tooling. •	Consult with internal teams to eliminate manual, repetitive processes across cybersecurity operations through scalable AI solutions. •	Apply DevSecOps principles throughout the software delivery lifecycle. •	Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business and compliance requirements into well-scoped automation solutions. •	Continuously evaluate emerging AI and automation capabilities for opportunities across cybersecurity team workflows.AI Automation &amp; Solutions Engineering<ul><li>Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered automation pipelines and tools that support cybersecurity and partner teams, with an emphasis on operational workflows and business processes.</li><li>Build and integrate automation solutions within Nelnet&#39;s existing AI infrastructure, including LLM APIs, orchestration platforms, and workflow tooling, to ensure consistency, reuse, and long-term maintainability.</li><li>Consult with internal teams to eliminate manual, repetitive processes by engineering scalable AI solutions that drive measurable workflow efficiencies.</li><li>Apply DevSecOps principles throughout the software delivery lifecycle, embedding security, testing, and quality practices into every phase of solution development and deployment.</li><li>Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate business and compliance requirements into well-scoped automation solutions, ensuring delivered tools align with risk program objectives and audit expectations.</li><li>Continuously evaluate emerging AI and automation capabilities to identify opportunities for improvement across cybersecurity team workflows and tooling.</li></ul>Innovation<ul><li>Bring a solutions-engineering mindset to cybersecurity challenges, exploring practical and creative applications of AI beyond conventional approaches.</li><li>Prototype and iterate on automation concepts quickly, validating feasibility in Nelnet&#39;s environment before scaling to production-ready solutions.</li><li>Stay current on developments in AI, LLM tooling, and automation frameworks, proactively introducing relevant advancements that could benefit cybersecurity operations.</li></ul>Agility<ul><li>Operate effectively in a fast-moving environment, adapting solutions as team needs, infrastructure capabilities, and security priorities evolve.</li><li>Manage multiple concurrent automation initiatives, balancing stakeholder urgency with the rigor required for reliable, production-grade delivery.</li><li>Work across domains with strong engineering fundamentals, quickly building context in cybersecurity and business processes.</li></ul>Problem Solving<ul><li>Analyze complex, manual cybersecurity workflows to identify root inefficiencies and design automation solutions that address them at the process level, not just the task level.</li><li>Troubleshoot issues across the full automation stack, from data ingestion and model integration to pipeline execution and output delivery and resolve them efficiently.</li><li>Approach ambiguous or novel use cases with structured thinking, breaking down large problems into actionable engineering work with clear outcomes.</li></ul>Collaboration<ul><li>Partner closely with cybersecurity and stakeholder teams to understand workflow pain points and define automation requirements.</li><li>Work alongside platform, infrastructure, and AI teams to ensure solutions are aligned with architectural standards and leverage shared capabilities.</li><li>Act as a bridge between technical implementation and business stakeholders, translating engineering decisions into clear, accessible language.</li><li>Mentor peers on AI automation capabilities and emerging tooling relevant to cybersecurity operations.</li></ul>Communication Skills<ul><li>Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences, adapting depth and framing to suit the audience.</li><li>Document automation solutions thoroughly, including design decisions, integration dependencies, and operational runbooks to ensure maintainability.</li><li>Present work in progress and completed solutions clearly, incorporating feedback and demonstrating responsiveness.</li></ul>Strategic Focus<ul><li>Align automation efforts to Nelnet&#39;s broader cybersecurity strategy and AI infrastructure investments, ensuring solutions contribute to long-term program goals.</li><li>Prioritize high-impact opportunities that reduce risk, improve consistency, and free up capacity for higher-value work.</li><li>Design solutions with scalability and reuse, enabling adoption across teams and use cases.</li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor on AI automation and help shape how cybersecurity teams adopt and benefit from these capabilities.</li></ul>EDUCATION: Knowledge equivalent to the completion of a Bachelor&#39;s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field of study.EXPERIENCE:<ul><li>2–4 years of experience in AI/ML engineering, automation development, solutions engineering, or DevOps/DevSecOps.</li><li>Hands-on experience building and integrating with LLMs or AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, or open-source models).</li><li>Proven experience developing automated workflows, data pipelines, or AI-driven solutions in production environments.</li><li>Experience with AI orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, n8n, or similar) and prompt engineering practices.</li><li>Experience with GRC or risk/compliance process automation is a plus.</li><li>Security certifications (Sec&#43;, CISSP, etc.) not required but is a plus.</li></ul>COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:Required:<ul><li>Proficiency in Python or a comparable language for building AI and automation solutions.</li><li>Experience integrating LLMs and AI APIs into enterprise workflows and tooling.</li><li>Experience building and maintaining automated pipelines, including data ingestion, transformation, and output delivery.</li><li>Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and secure software development practices.</li><li>Working knowledge of AI orchestration tools and the ability to evaluate and adopt new technologies as the landscape evolves.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.</li><li>Ability to work within existing AI infrastructure to identify inefficiencies and deliver scalable improvements.</li><li>Excellent organizational, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to assess and clearly communicate complexity, trade-offs, and technical decisions to both engineering and management stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to stay current with emerging technologies and adapt to evolving business and technical environments.</li></ul> Preferred:<ul><li>Experience with GRC platforms such as ServiceNow, Archer, or similar.</li><li>Familiarity with cybersecurity domains (e.g., vulnerability management, compliance) or exposure to operational security workflows.</li><li>Cloud infrastructure experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP), particularly in deploying or managing AI/ML services.</li><li>Experience with compliance or business process automation use cases.</li><li>Knowledge of cyber defense operations or security tooling ecosystems.</li></ul>Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. To be considered, candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.**Pay Range for this role is - $100,000 - $135,000Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance &amp; AD&amp;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: <a href="http://nelnetinc.com/careers/benefits/" target="_blank">LINK</a>.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 <a href="mailto:corporaterecruiting&#64;nelnet.net" target="_blank">corporaterecruiting&#64;nelnet.net</a>.Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

CyberSecurity AI Automation Engineer

2–4 years in AI/ML engineering, automation development, or DevOps/DevSecOps; hands-on with LLMs/AI APIs; experience building automated workflows and data pipelines; knowledge of AI orchestration and DevSecOps.

Job Specifications Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other. Position summary: This position will be responsible for short- and long-range planning studies; updating, validating, correcting, and developing distribution planning models; and supporting the electric operations teams with engineering field support, design layouts of new load additions, reviewing power quality concerns, and analysis of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) interconnections when needed. Pay Range: This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Level II: $86,700 – 130,050 Senior: $97,150 - $160,150  Lead: $105,750 - $174,450 Reporting Relationship: Manager, Distribution Strategy Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process. Essential Functions: •    Support reliability, operations, and future planning of our electric distribution systems (systems less than 25 kV). Investigating and analyzing system reliability performance data to report out to the organization. •    Evaluate, analyze, coordinate, and implement short- and long-term planning for reliability and capacity expansion (proposing system improvements), as well as Smart Grid and renewable applications on the distribution system. Develop supporting reports and present findings to leadership with corrective action plans to address deficiencies found within the studies completed. •    Providing operational support for voltage issues, transformer overloads with root-cause investigation, in addition to supporting outage coordination and safety procedures. •    Provide engineering responses for Operations support/questions and provide reasoning for the direction provided. •    Performing circuit analysis reviews for loading, phase balancing, voltage concerns, reactive power, fault current, protection coordination, and contingency planning using Synergi Electric modeling software. •    Coordinating line protection devices including reclosers, line fuses, and interrupter switches, while working with the System Protection Engineer to recommend distribution feeder breaker settings. •    Supporting staff with Distributed Energy Resources (DER) analyses and proposals. •    Apply standard engineering practices and techniques, utilizing prescribed methods in carrying out a sequence of engineering tasks. As needed, apply best practices for engineering related questions.Additional Responsibilities: •    Ensure compliance with federal, state, NERC and FERC regulations. •    Provide after-hours support to other BHE departments during outages and emergencies as needed. •    Other duties as assigned.What You'll Need: Level II •    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. •    Minimum of 1 year of experience related to electrical distribution planning and/or electrical operations support and familiarity related to distribution planning software (Synergi Electric, CYME, Windmil, ASPEN) required as well.  Senior •    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. •    Minimum 4 years of experience related to electrical distribution planning and/or electrical operations support and experience related to distribution planning software (Synergi Electric, CYME, Windmil, ASPEN) required as well. Lead •    Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.  •    Minimum 7 years of experience related to electrical distribution planning and/or electrical operations support •    Minimum (3) three years of experience related to distribution planning software (Synergi Electric, CYME, Windmil, ASPEN) required as well.What Is Desired Or Can Be Taught: •    Good understanding of the tools and how to perform various types of analysis studies in a distribution planning software (Synergi Electric, CYME, Windmil, ASPEN) platform. •    Detail-oriented with a focus on documentation and organization. Ability to prioritize workflow, establish schedule and monitor accomplishments with some Manger input. •    Ability to understand questions/needs being presented from Operations, develop an engineering response, and respond in a timely manner with some Manager input/review. •    Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with staff at all levels within the organization. Be able to convey technical information to non-technical personnel. •    Some working knowledge of the utility electrical system design philosophy, types of electrical equipment, equipment operation, electrical circuits, drawings, and engineering analysis. •    Ability to read/understand electrical one-lines, control drawings and schematics, and apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of electrical engineering with Manger oversight. •    Ability to maintain proficiency with programming, using, and automation of new systems and software as technology evolves. •    Some project management skills, ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner with some Manger oversight and accurately record time spent on projects. •    Ability to gain a working knowledge of applicable technical and regulatory compliance standards. •    Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code and electric utility industry safety work practices. •    Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package!  Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident &amp; group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.  If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at <a href="mailto:jobs@blackhillscorp.com">jobs@blackhillscorp.com</a>. Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.  If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit  <a href="https://careers.blackhillsenergy.com">careers.blackhillsenergy.com</a> for more information.

Distribution Strategy Engineer II, Senior, or Lead

Distribution Strategy Engineer

Bachelor’s in Engineering; experience in electrical distribution planning; proficiency with distribution planning software (Synergi Electric, CYME, Windmil, ASPEN).

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