IT Systems Technical Leader
CorningAbout the role
Requisition Number: 77169
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The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.
Role Purpose
Corning is looking for a hands-on IT Systems Technical Leader to support and improve critical infrastructure at our Harrodsburg manufacturing site. This is a great opportunity for an experienced IT professional who enjoys solving technical issues, leading projects, and becoming a go-to technical resource for the site.
In this role, you’ll help keep infrastructure and manufacturing systems running reliably, lead site-level IT improvements, partner with cross-functional teams and vendors, and mentor less experienced team members. If you’re strong in infrastructure support and ready to expand your leadership impact, this could be a strong next step.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and improve site IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, printers, and handheld devices
- Help ensure manufacturing systems are stable, secure, and running efficiently
- Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and drive uptime improvements
- Support backup, recovery, and on-site data center operations
- Lead infrastructure projects from planning through implementation
- Partner with internal teams and external vendors to deliver practical solutions
- Serve as an escalation point for technical issues and support junior team members
- Assist with data integration and reporting across manufacturing systems
Experiences/Education - Required
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems support, or a similar technical role
- Strong knowledge of servers, storage, networking, end-user devices, and backup/disaster recovery
- Experience supporting SQL Server databases
- Proven ability to take technical ownership, mentor others, and work across teams
- Understanding of IT project management principles and tools
Experiences/Education - Desired
- Manufacturing IT or MES experience
- Working knowledge of Oracle-based systems
- Strong troubleshooting and prioritization skills
- Basic cybersecurity knowledge
Additional details
- On-site role in Harrodsburg, Kentucky
- Limited domestic travel to other U.S. Corning manufacturing sites
- Occasional short-term international travel
- Participation in after-hours calls and on-call rotation required
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $112,624.00 - $154,858.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
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