Responsibilities
- Perform Level 2 deskside troubleshooting, incident management, and user support in line with defined SLAs
- Provide technical support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, peripherals, and related infrastructure
- Diagnose, reproduce, and resolve end-user technical issues across hardware, software, and connectivity
- Deliver user guidance and training to improve effective and secure use of IT equipment
- Log incidents, root causes, and resolutions accurately for knowledge sharing and reporting
- Support incidents and service requests via phone, chat, email, and ticketing systems
- Coordinate with Level 1 support teams to ensure timely ticket resolution and escalation
- Create, update, and escalate tickets to local or global IT teams when required
- Manage IT hardware assets including installation, relocation, upgrades, disposal, and inventory tracking
- Maintain accurate device records in the hardware management system
- Operate, test, and troubleshoot AV and conference room systems for meetings and events
- Perform basic network support tasks including router and switch configuration, cabling, and rack-and-stack activities
- Provide smart hands support for global network teams, including device setup and physical access tasks
- Perform ad-hoc technical support, including work outside standard business hours and travel to other sites as required
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
- Strong deskside or onsite support experience
- Good experience supporting desktop and laptop PCs, mobile devices, and peripherals
- Good experience supporting video conferencing and meeting room technologies
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-diagnosis skills across hardware and software environments
- Good understanding of incident, request, and ticket management processes
- Experience coordinating with multiple IT teams across local and global environments
- Good knowledge of IT hardware asset management and inventory processes
- Basic networking knowledge including routers, switches, and cabling
- Ability to support AV, unified communications, and conference room systems
- Good communication skills with the ability to support and guide end users
- Flexibility to work outside regular business hours and travel when required
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About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
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Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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