IT Systems Technical Leader

Corning Incorporated; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Long-term incentives

Pension plan

401(k) match

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Harrodsburg, Kentucky is seeking a hands-on IT Systems Technical Leader to support and improve critical infrastructure at the site. You will keep servers, networks, and data center operations running reliably while leading improvements and partnering with vendors and cross-functional teams.

You will mentor less experienced teammates, own technical initiatives, and drive uptime, security, and data integrity across manufacturing systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years in IT infrastructure, systems support, or a similar role.
• Experience with servers, storage, networking, and backup/recovery.
• Experience supporting SQL Server databases.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle-based systems

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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.

Requisition Number: 77169 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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.

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.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

• 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.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].