Cyber Security Co-op

Requisition Number: 62693

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.

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have built new industries and transformed people's lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to take on tough technology challenges.

This position is in the Research, Development and Engineering Computing Technologies group at Corning’s Sullivan Park research facility. Our group supports modeling and pure research efforts by providing computing infrastructure and software development to support our scientific community.

Scope of Position:

Corning’s co-op and internship experience is rich with hands-on learning. You’ll live, work, and experience the communities in which Corning operates, while building on-the-job skills. The purpose of our Program is to raise the bar on talent by strengthening our pipeline for entry level roles for immediate and future needs. To be considered for this opportunity at Corning Incorporated, you must be actively enrolled at a college or university as a full-time student seeking a bachelor’s degree or higher. You must also have a current cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher (on a 0.00 to 4.00 scale). Shape your future; apply today!

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Work with a senior software engineer(s) and our developing tools for an internal application, which could include:

• Work with organization to understand the work that we do.
• Work with the corporate InfoSec team to perform a threat assessment for our team.
• Give the team a prioritized action plan for remediating vulnerabilities in our organization.
• Recommend tools the team could deploy to monitor for threats.
• Perform penetration tests against our internal platforms.

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with code monitoring tools and how to automate their implementation (Gitlab pipelines)
• Familiarity with tools for monitoring infrastructure vulnerabilities, including tools for Linux systems, virtual machines, and Kubernetes environments.
• Cyber security skills (Pen Testing, DAST, Kali Linux)

Required Education:

• Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar degree requiring significant programming and project development with a concentration in cyber security.

Desired Skills:

• Collaborative work using a version control system.
• Experience with command line Linux.
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles (Shift left, Application Security Testing, etc.)
• Vulnerability remediation (Docker images, Containers, code, dependencies)
• Comfortable with college level math and science.

Travel requirements:

• None

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

• Normal Business Hours 8:00-5:00 EST.
• Duration: Summer and Fall 2024, 8-12 weeks. (Can be flexible on start/end dates)

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

​The range for this position is $1,635.00 - $3,185.00 biweekly.  Starting pay for the successful applicant is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school.

​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.