IT Senior Specialist, Governance, Risk & Compliance

Corning•Painted Post, NY

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and professional IT Senior Specialist to join our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in cybersecurity and IT risk, strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across technical and business teams. This person will play a key role in assessing cyber risks, supporting our internal quantitative risk model, and producing high-quality deliverables that inform strategic decisions. We're looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates clearly, and thrives in a cross-functional environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent professional experience, in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or related field.
Strong written communication skills with demonstrated ability to produce clear, concise, and well-structured documentation.
Moderate technical knowledge of IT systems, networks, and cybersecurity controls.
Experience working with data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar).
Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 4 years of applicable experience.
Familiarity with cyber risk frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, or FAIR.
Experience with risk modeling or quantitative risk analysis.
Certifications such as CRISC, CISSP, CISM, or similar are a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct cyber risk assessments across applications, infrastructure, and business processes.
Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to gather risk-related data and validate risk control effectiveness.
Translate technical and operational risk information into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Develop and maintain risk documentation, including process documents, assessment reports, and executive summaries.
Support the maintenance and use of our internal quantitative cyber risk model, helping to translate business and technical inputs into meaningful risk insights. Training and guidance will be provided; no advanced math required, just curiosity and attention to detail.
Develop and maintain metrics and dashboards to communicate cyber risk posture across the Digital & IT Organization.
Identify and propose areas for information security controls and process improvements.
Represent the GRC team in cross-functional initiatives, providing cyber risk insights and contributing to strategic discussions.

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.

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