Part-Time Student - Information 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

 

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa  - Ames  
Function: Technology (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - Information Security - Ames, IA - 108793 
Onsite/Remote:Remote 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 - Information Security for John Deere Financial located in Ames, IA, you will...

 

• Be a technical member of a software team and contribute to feature delivery
• Design, build, test, deploy, and operate security software solutions
• Write clean and well-tested code
• Collaborate closely with software engineers to improve security of software

 

This position is not available to students on immigration visas

What Skills You Need

 

• Available to work 14-20 hours/week during the academic year
• Available to work 35-40 hours/week during the summer semester
• Takes initiative and is a self-starter who can complete assignments remotely.
• Experience in at least one programming language
• Must be registered as a full-time student at an accredited university
• Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a Technology related discipline; others may apply
• Graduation date of May 2026 or later
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Experience with Python, Java/JavaScript, SQL, Terraform and Groovy
• Experience interacting with APIs
• Experience with Git/Github
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Knowledge of security concepts: vulnerabilities, ethical hacking, secure design
• Strong communication and analytical skills

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