About the Role
As a Deskside Support Technician (d/f/m) - Level 2, you will oversee field support operations across one or multiple sites and ensure high-quality technical service delivery. In this role, you serve as a key point of escalation, provide VIP support, guide junior team members, and manage on-site operational activities. You will deliver IMAC services, break-fix support, system imaging, and contribute to special customer-driven initiatives. This role is fully onsite in a manufacturing‑focused environment in Kassel.
Work Model – 100% Onsite (Kassel, Germany)
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Kassel, Hessen.
Key Responsibilities
Site Lead Responsibilities
- Responsible for Field Support (FS) operations across one or multiple sites.
- Provide VIP support and oversee the on-site support team.
- Offer technical training to junior team members.
Technical Support & Operations
- Deliver IMAC (Install, Move, Add, Change) services.
- Perform break‑fix support for end-user hardware and software.
- Stage, build, and image systems using the standard client image (eCore).
- Provide support for handhelds, rugged devices, laptops, and scanners used on the Manufacturing Shop Floor.
- Complete special projects as requested by the customer.
- Conduct data collection and preservation activities relevant to migrations and eDiscovery.
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))
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- Solid understanding of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office and standard business applications.
- Excellent customer support and stakeholder-facing skills.
- 2–4 years of deskside or field support experience.
- A+, MCP, MCSE or equivalent certifications (desired).
Technical Skills
- Basic knowledge of:
- Networks
- Telecom
- Compute/storage
- Advanced knowledge of macOS & iOS environments and related administration.
- Advanced understanding of macOS imaging & endpoint deployment.
- Basic understanding of policies, user certificates, and keychain design/management.
- Advanced mobile device support expertise.
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.
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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.
