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

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.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Ames, IA
Function: Technology (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - Software Engineering/Cyber Security - Ames, IA - 117792
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.

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.

Your Responsibilities

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.

Your 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.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need
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.

What Makes You Stand Out
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.

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
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.

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• 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

$15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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