IT Systems Technical Leader

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., * 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

• 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

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.

**A job that shapes a life. **

**Corning offers you the total package. **

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. ?

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ?

?At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.?

**?Come break through with us. **

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.