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**Experienced Part-Time Student Security Engineer - Ames, IA - Remote Opportunity for Aspiring IT Professionals**

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-11-02

About John Deere and the Role

At John Deere, we're driven by a passion to make a difference in the world. As a leading manufacturer of agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment, we're committed to helping people and the planet thrive. Our innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology are designed to meet the needs of a rapidly growing world, where over 7 billion people will become 9 billion by 2050. We're investing in our people and technology like never before, and we're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team.

As a Part-Time Student Security Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing, developing, testing, and integrating technology related to security orchestration, automation, and response. You'll work closely with our team to implement cyber security services and business processes, support and evaluate technology and business processes, and create playbooks and workflows for automation in security incident response. If you're passionate about IT, security, and innovation, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team and make a real impact.

About the Role

The Part-Time Student Program is designed to augment our regular full-time staff and is open to students who work in parallel to their school schedule year-round. As a Part-Time Student Security Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, develop your skills and expertise, and contribute to our team's success. This is a remote position, and you'll have the flexibility to work from home and manage your schedule around your academic commitments.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and integrate technology related to security orchestration, automation, and response.
  • Participate in the implementation of cyber security services and business processes.
  • Support, evaluate, and continuously improve technology and business processes to maintain alignment with business plans.
  • Create playbooks and workflows for automation in security incident response.
  • Troubleshoot issues with current workflows/scripts in response.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you'll need to have a strong foundation in IT and security, as well as excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Here are the key requirements:

  • Pursuing a degree in an Information Technology discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge/experience in Python.
  • Knowledge/experience of DevOps tools.
  • Knowledge/experience in Cloud Computing Platforms such as AWS or Azure.
  • Experience in automation.
  • Knowledge in creating/managing IT solutions.

What We Offer

As a Part-Time Student Security Engineer, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's passionate about innovation and making a difference. We offer a comprehensive reward package that includes:

  • 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.

Why Join Us?

At John Deere, we're committed to creating a workplace that's inclusive, diverse, and supportive. We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference, and we're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team. As a Part-Time Student Security Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to:

  • Work on a variety of projects and develop your skills and expertise.
  • Contribute to our team's success and make a real impact.
  • Enjoy a comprehensive reward package that includes flexible work arrangements, competitive pay, and benefits.
  • Be part of a dynamic team that's passionate about innovation and making a difference.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about IT, security, and innovation, and you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. Don't worry if you don't meet every single requirement – we value a great attitude and a willingness to learn above all. Submit your application today and join our team of talented individuals who are making a difference in the world.

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