IT Infrastructure Intern

Agtegra; Aberdeen, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Scholarship upon completion

Job summary

Agtegra Cooperative is offering an IT Infrastructure Intern position in Aberdeen, SD for the summer of 2027. The internship provides hands-on experience alongside industry experts, with opportunities across the business and a focus on real-world application of knowledge.

The role covers infrastructure and security responsibilities, including research, hardware assessment, and support tasks, under the Agtegra First internship program. Competitive pay and professional growth are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of security principles, NIST framework, CIA Triad etc.
• Ability to follow detailed and high-level directions to accomplish an end goal.
• Understanding of endpoint security, intrusion detection, firewalls, content filtering, etc.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure: Conduct market research on cutting edge technology.
• Infrastructure: Assess current hardware and make suggestions and updates as needed.
• Infrastructure: Collaborate with Infrastructure team on ongoing projects and improvements.
• Infrastructure: Assist in Helpdesk and hardware/software support and maintenance.

Skills

Security principles

NIST framework

CIA Triad

Endpoint security

Education

Pursuing CS/IS degree

Job description

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IT Infrastructure Intern

Intern Aberdeen, SD, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 3414

Agtegra Cooperative is seeking IT Infrastructure Interns in Aberdeen, SD for the summer of 2027.

Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD. It is owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. For more information, please visit www.agtegra.com .

Gain hands-on experience while working side by side with industry experts through our Agtegra First internship program. With opportunities available across our business, an internship with us enables you to utilize your knowledge in real-world situations.

Why the Agtegra First Internship Program?

• Competitive pay
• Scholarship upon completion of the internship
• Flexible internship start and end dates
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Connect with Agtegra Leadership Team
• Variety of networking events

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Infrastructure

• Conduct market research on cutting edge technology.
• Assess current hardware and make suggestions and updates as needed.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure team to gain insights into ongoing projects and improvements.
• Assist in Helpdesk and hardware/software support and maintenance (Server/PC/Mobile Device).

Security

• Monitor and investigate security alerts for remediation, root cause analysis, tuning, and reporting.
• Perform research, testing, documentation of solutions to satisfy security objectives.
• Assist with review and testing of business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response plans.
• Assist with security assessment of products, services, and vulnerabilities.
• Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program, and DOT regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing a degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of security principles, NIST framework, CIA Triad etc.
• Ability to follow detailed and high-level directions to accomplish an end goal.
• Understanding of endpoint security, intrusion detection, firewalls, content filtering, etc.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid Driver's License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Agtegra Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.