IT Intern, Cyber Security - Summer 2026

Requisition Number: 72792

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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.

Scope of Position: The IT Intern, Cyber Security is responsible for daily work on alerts, investigations, and threat hunting in support of cybersecurity operations at Corning. This work will include learning and skill development in Host, Network, and Cloud analysis in multiple industry leading platforms.       

Program Perks:

• Competitive salaries
• Assistance with housing and travel
• Meaningful project and final project presentation

Intern Activities:

• Social and networking opportunities
• Weekly tech talks
• Community involvement

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct phishing email analysis and response efforts to ensure initial access attempts are properly identified and remediated. 

• Monitor Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Systems for impactful alerts.  

• Analyze network and host activity associated with intrusion attempts by advanced attackers. 

• Perform network traffic analysis utilizing raw packet data, net flow, IDS, and custom sensor output. 

• Support enterprise incident response efforts and security reviews. 

• Employ forensic tools and techniques for attack reconstruction and threat intelligence gathering. 

• Proactively research emerging cyber threats, and apply analytical understanding of attacker methodologies, system vulnerabilities, and key indicators of attacks and exploits in threat hunting efforts. 

• Collaborate using information and knowledge sharing networks and professional relationships to achieve common goals. 

Required Education & Experience: 

• Pursuing a degree in network security, cyber security, IT security, information security, or closely related

• Basic Understanding of Operating Systems and Network Protocols. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows administrative tools, and the Unix/Linux command line. 

• Able to analyze complex datasets at a basic level. 

• Capable and comfortable communicating to technical stakeholders. 

• Familiarity with common programming languages (like Python, PowerShell, Golang,) to parse logs, automate processes, and integrate systems. 
• Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2026 (May 27th – July 31st, 2026) with a graduation date of December 2026 or later.
• Be interested in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full-time job opportunity.
• Be willing to work at the posted job location

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.

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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.