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Corning Incorporated · 2 months ago

IT Solution Architect

Corning, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$103K/yr - $142K/yr

5+ years exp

Corning Incorporated is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. The IT Solution Architect for Corporate Applications is responsible for designing and delivering scalable, secure, and integrated technology solutions that support key corporate functions, collaborating with various stakeholders to align solutions with organizational strategy and regulatory compliance requirements.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end solutions for corporate applications, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives

Translate business requirements into technical specifications and solution blueprints to guide development and implementation

Evaluate, recommend, and integrate technologies, platforms, and digital tools that support and enhance corporate functions part of the primary goals will include lean process mindsets for the technology stack

Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, compliant with industry standards, and provide directionally accurate cost estimates to support business case development

Partner with business leaders and functional teams to understand needs, identify opportunities for innovation, and drive automation initiatives

Collaborate with project managers, developers, and vendors to ensure the successful delivery of technology solutions

Serve as a trusted advisor, providing strategic guidance on leveraging an array of enterprise software to enhance business processes and outcomes

Demonstrate strong collaboration and leadership skills by working effectively with executives and key stakeholders, utilizing influence, persuasion, negotiation, and group facilitation abilities

Ensure solutions adhere to security, compliance, and data governance standards

Maintain architectural documentation and contribute to the development of enterprise architecture frameworks

Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure corporate applications remain innovative and competitive

Provide thought leadership and mentorship to technical teams, fostering skill development and best practices

Investigate, analyze, and resolve technical issues, ensuring effective troubleshooting for corporate applications

Manage changes and execute emergency fixes promptly to address high-priority issues and maintain business continuity

Qualification

Solution ArchitectureCloud PlatformsIntegration TechnologiesEnterprise Data ModelsTOGAF CertificationAgile MethodologiesDevOps MethodologiesStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field required

5+ years of digital and IT experience, including at least 3 years in solution architecture roles

Demonstrated success designing technology solutions for corporate functions such as HRIS, ERP, and information security tools

Strong expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), integration technologies (e.g., APIs, middleware), and enterprise data models

Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Highly self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and drive initiatives forward

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification, with experience in Agile and DevOps methodologies

Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), risk management practices, and familiarity with AI/ML capabilities

Experience with platforms such as M365, digital tools, IT Forensics, or ServiceNow is a plus

Benefits

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.