OT Cyber Security Senior Staff Engineer

Requisition Number: 66460

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.

We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise.  We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.

Position Purpose

Our Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security team is seeking a dynamic, technologically proficient individual for the role of OT Cyber Security Senior Staff Engineer. The ideal candidate will uphold positive workplace culture and safety and demonstrate a deep understanding of OT cyber security. This role leads global deployments of technology platforms designed to minimize cyber-attack risks, setting technical directions for the program. The OT Cyber Security Senior Staff Engineer contributes to the identification and selection of technology platforms that align with Corning’s OT cyber strategic objectives, considering the impact of competitive technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• A minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience within manufacturing environments
• Proven experience in conflict resolution and collaboration within and across different job functions and disciplines
• Deep technical understanding of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Information Technology (IT) applications
• Experience in large scale OT cybersecurity system deployment in manufacturing plants
• Experience with the implementation and/or support of firewalls in manufacturing plants and OT asset inventory platforms
• Understanding and appreciation of plant safety and IAP requirements
• Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs

Desired

• Expertise in next-generation ICS systems – including PLCs, Historians, MES, and Databases for ICS systems
• Familiarity with common ICS Corning integration methodologies (File Drops, MSMQ message queuing technologies, OPC Classic and OPC UA, SQL & Oracle Database replication approaches and Application APIs)

Responsibilities

• Deliver impactful results that ensure the security of the enterprise by mitigating cyber risk
• Rigorously use a disciplined approach for system deployment
• Contribute to Corning’s documented institutional knowledge & protect intellectual property
• Foster collaboration with controls/engineering teams, facilitating conflict resolution and building trust to ensure project success
• Engage strategically with stakeholders within Manufacturing Technology & Engineering (MTE), IT, business units, and managed service providers, integrating collective viewpoints to align with the MCCS strategy

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $116,625.00 - $160,360.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

​Corning Puts YOU First! 

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. 
 

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. 
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.  
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. 
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.   
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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 accommodations@corning.com.