Part-Time Student - Software Engineering/Cyber Security - Ames, IA

John Deere

2d•$15 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW. The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND. As a Part-Time Student - Software Engineering/Cyber Security on the Cloud IAM team located in Ames, IA, you will: Be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust cloud security infrastructure on AWS and Microsoft Azure. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and security of our cloud-based systems and data.

Requirements

Experience in at least one programming language.
Self-confident, decisive, and comfortable in ambiguous situations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Enable people by making it easy for them to do the right thing.
Fight for what is right over how things are normally done.
Experiment to learn.
Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a Technology related discipline; others may apply.
Must be registered as a full-time student at an accredited university.
Graduation date of Dec 2026 or later with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python, test driven development.
Experience building and deploying applications/infrastructure in AWS or Azure.
Professional certifications related to security, AWS or Azure.
Understanding of network protocols, encryption technologies, and access control in cloud environments.
Experience with security assessment tools, vulnerability management, and incident response.

Responsibilities

Be a technical member of an agile software team and contribute to feature delivery.
Drive automation and efficiency in cloud IAM/RBAC processes and procedures.
Identify emerging security threats and recommend proactive measures to mitigate risks.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Programs
Tuition assistance
Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
Charitable contribution match
Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use