About the Role
As a Deskside Support Technician (d/f/m) – Level 3, you are responsible for managing Field Support operations across one or multiple sites and ensuring high‑quality technical service delivery. You act as a key escalation point, provide VIP support, take on team leadership responsibilities, and handle highly complex client‑computing issues.
Your responsibilities include performing IMAC services, break‑fix activities, system imaging, resolving complex technical problems, gathering performance data, supporting customer‑driven special projects, and delivering technical training to junior team members.
Work Model – 100% Onsite (Stuttgart, Germany)
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Site Responsibilities
Manage Field Support (FS) operations across one or more sites.
Provide VIP support and oversee the onsite support team.
Deliver technical training to junior employees.
Collect, prepare, and forward performance reporting data (e.g., ticket statistics, fault reports).
Technical Support & Operations
Perform IMAC (Install, Move, Add, Change) services.
Provide break‑fix support and end‑user assistance.
Diagnose and resolve very complex client computing issues for business users and IT service areas.
Conduct advanced troubleshooting of complex incidents.
Perform system staging, build, and imaging using the standard client image (eCore).
Execute customer‑requested special projects.
Required Qualifications
Strong communication skills
Proficiency in German to collaborate with German‑speaking teams and clients (Language level C1-C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR))
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
In‑depth understanding of Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Strong working knowledge of MS Office and standard business applications.
Strong customer service skills and professionalism in stakeholder interactions.
Minimum 5 years of deskside or field support experience.
Desired certifications: A+, MCP, MCSE, or equivalent.
Technical Skills
Advanced knowledge of:
macOS & iOS environments and administration
macOS imaging & endpoint deployment
Policies, user certificates, and keychain design/management
Mobile device support
Advanced understanding of:
Networks
Telecom
Server computing and storage technologies
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.
