Job Summary
Contribute as a systems engineer delivering reliable service desk and remote desktop support within a hybrid work model ensuring smooth daily operations for end users and teams across locations. Diagnose technical issues maintain endpoint stability and apply best practices to improve service quality response times and user satisfaction while supporting business continuity.
Responsibilities
- Provide remote desktop support to resolve incidents and service requests for end users by using secure remote tools and clear communication in a hybrid work environment
- Deliver responsive service desk assistance by triaging tickets documenting issues and updating status to ensure timely resolution and transparent communication with requestors
- Troubleshoot operating system application and connectivity problems by following standard procedures and using root cause analysis to minimize repeated incidents and downtime
- Maintain endpoint configurations by applying approved settings security controls and updates to keep devices compliant with company policies and industry standards
- Coordinate with infrastructure and application teams by sharing detailed findings and logs so that complex issues are efficiently escalated and resolved without disruption to business operations
- Provide clear guidance to users by explaining solutions preventive steps and digital workplace best practices that enhance productivity and reduce future support needs
- Monitor ticket queues and key support metrics by prioritizing work based on impact and urgency to meet or exceed agreed service levels and improve customer satisfaction scores
- Document troubleshooting steps known errors and workarounds in a structured knowledge base to enable consistent support delivery and faster onboarding of new team members
- Execute standard operating procedures for account provisioning access requests and endpoint setup to support smooth employee onboarding and role changes
- Perform basic system health checks and validation steps after changes to confirm that services are stable and that users can resume work without issues
- Collaborate with security and compliance stakeholders by promptly reporting suspicious activity on endpoints and applying required remediation steps to protect data and systems
- Identify recurring support trends by analyzing ticket history and user feedback to recommend improvements in tools configurations or processes that reduce incident volumes
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by sharing practical suggestions from frontline experience that help enhance the digital workplace for employees and communities served by the company
Qualifications
- Offer a foundation in systems engineering or computer science with hands on exposure to enterprise desktops laptops and collaboration tools relevant to a global organization
- Demonstrate proven experience managing service desk tickets and remote desktop support for two to three years with accountability for resolution quality and user satisfaction
- Apply strong troubleshooting skills across operating systems standard office suites browsers and endpoint security solutions to restore service quickly and reliably
- Use clear spoken and written communication to interact with users of varied technical backgrounds while documenting issues and solutions in an organized manner
- Show familiarity with hybrid work technologies including remote access tools conferencing platforms and virtual collaboration environments used in multinational companies
- Exhibit practical understanding of basic networking concepts such as IP addressing name resolution and connectivity checks to support accurate diagnosis of user issues
- Display an organized and disciplined work style by managing time across multiple tickets tracking progress and following up to closure in alignment with defined service targets
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000+ associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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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