[Remote] AI SecOps Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer and technology provider. They are seeking an AI SecOps Engineer to own the security and compliance posture of their Enterprise AI program, working closely with the Cyber Security Group to implement security controls and ensure responsible AI development.ResponsibilitiesOwn the working relationship with CSG on data residency, PII handling, access governance, and model security controls. Translate policy into guardrails the delivery team and citizen developers can act onBuild and maintain security tooling, guardrail enforcement, and policy-as-code integrations across Enterprise AI platforms. Reduce manual review through automation where possibleDevelop reusable security components and patterns that delivery teams and citizen developers can drop into Agent builds — making the secure path the easy pathInstrument AI platforms to detect anomalous behavior, access patterns, and policy violations. Build the detection layer, not just consume itSkills1–2 years hands-on experience applying security and compliance controls to AI or ML systemsFamiliarity with LLM-specific risks: prompt injection, data leakage, model access control, output filteringExperience defining architecture standards or technical guardrailsFamiliarity with data residency requirements, PII handling, and access governance in enterprise environmentsAbility to translate security requirements into developer-facing guidanceDemonstrated ability to build and implement solutions directly, not just document or advise2–4 years of industry experienceFamiliarity with Anthropic's enterprise security model and data residency optionsCloud security background (AWS/Azure) applied to AI workloadsExperience with SOC I/II, FedRAMP, ISO 42001/42005, or NIST AI RMFExperience working in SIEM or log aggregation platforms (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk, Google SecOps) to investigate AI-related signals and anomaliesRelevant certifications: CISSP, CCSP, or AI-specific security credentialsBenefitsMedicalDentalVisionHSA and FSAGenerous earned time off401K/student loan repaymentLife insurance & AD&D insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee stock purchase programTuition reimbursementPerformance-based incentive payShort- and long-term disabilityA robust wellness programCompany OverviewNelnet provides business, communications, and financial services. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://nelnetinc.com.Company H1B SponsorshipNelnet has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.