Required language: Native level Japanese and Conversational English
Work location: 100% onsite at client location
Week off: Saturday, Sunday & follow Japan public holidays
Job content
1. Technical Support and Troubleshooting
• Perform Level 2 troubleshooting, support, and incident management for user computers, mobile phones
(iPhone & iPad), accessories, and related technical infrastructure per the client's SLA.
• Provide technical support for desktop/laptop PCs, mobile phones, printers (SFP/MFP/Label Printer/Barcode
Scanners), monitors, server/network equipment, and other hardware in both office and manufacturing
environments.
• Reproduce, diagnose, and analyze problems reported by end-users and formulate solutions to resolve the
issues.
• Provide training and guidance to users to resolve technical difficulties and share operational tips for optimal
computer usage.
• Maintain a comprehensive log of problems and solutions for use by other Desktop Support personnel.
• Support incoming incidents and requests via phone, chat, email, or ticket submissions from end-users.
2. Collaboration and Ticket Management
• Coordinate with Level 1 Helpdesk engineers to ensure ticket resolutions within SLA timelines.
• Provide regular updates to the IT project team and client. Attend and present in meetings as required.
• Create and escalate tickets to relevant local and global teams as needed.
3. Hardware and Asset Management
• Manage IT hardware assets, including installation, relocation, upgrades, disposal, and removal of equipment.
• Update and maintain detailed information for each IT device in the client's hardware management web
application.
• Ensure safe storage, accurate labeling, and proper recording of IT equipment and devices.
• Coordinate hardware reception, storage, and delivery processes.
4. AV/Conference Room Support
• Operate and conduct weekly or biweekly testing of AV and integrated conference room systems.
• Perform routine diagnostics and troubleshooting for conference room equipment (projectors, microphones,
speakers, amplifiers, cameras, and displays).
• Conduct preventative maintenance to address issues or escalate to appropriate managers, vendors, or
manufacturers.
• Troubleshoot AV/UC issues during both emergency and non-critical situations.
• Assist with company meetings and events, ensuring AV systems and conferencing spaces are fully prepared and
functional.
5. Networking and System Support
• Perform basic configuration and commissioning of routers and switches.
• Conduct network cable testing, hardware reboots, inventory audits, and rack and stack operations.
• Provide "smart hands" support for the global network team, including configuration of network/analog
telephone/video conference/printer devices (pre-configuration, shipping, peripheral setup, and console
access).
• Perform physical racking, cabling, and decommissioning tasks if third-party vendors are unavailable.
6. Ad-hoc and Out-of-Hours Support
• Perform ad-hoc technical tasks, including working during holidays and outside regular business hours as
required.
• Be available for business trips to regional offices, satellite offices, and manufacturing plants as needed based
on business requirements.
Requirements:
• Deskside support - 5 years
• Meeting room support - 2 years
• Ticketing tool - 5 years
• Asset management – 5 years
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
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.
Other employment-related information
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, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
