IT Infrastructure Intern
Agtegra Cooperative, a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD and owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers, is seeking IT Infrastructure Interns for the summer of 2027. The internship provides hands‑on experience working side by side with industry experts through the Agtegra First internship program, allowing interns to apply their knowledge in real‑world situations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct market research on cutting‑edge technology.
- Assess current hardware and make suggestions and updates as needed.
- Collaborate with the Infrastructure team to gain insights into ongoing projects and improvements.
- Assist in Helpdesk and hardware/software support and maintenance (Server/PC/Mobile Device).
- Monitor and investigate security alerts for remediation, root‑cause analysis, tuning, and reporting.
- Perform research, testing, and 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.
- Adhere 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.
- English proficiency.
- Valid driver’s license.
Benefits
- 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
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those required to 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, 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 include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described 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, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions, frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, and occasionally exposed to wet 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.