Desktop Support Engineer
Role Overview
We are looking for a customer-focused Desktop Support Engineer to join our IT Support team in Lisbon. In this role, you will provide technical support to end users, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and help maintain a stable, secure, and efficient workplace environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide remote support for desktop, laptop, and software-related issues.
- Diagnose and resolve incidents while ensuring a high level of user satisfaction.
- Support operating system updates, software deployments, and device configurations.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams on complex technical issues.
- Maintain technical documentation and knowledge articles.
- Support endpoint security solutions and asset lifecycle activities.
- Monitor support queues and ensure timely resolution of incidents and requests.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Experience in Desktop Support, Service Desk, or IT Support roles.
- Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft 365.
- Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, and user-access issues.
- Familiarity with Active Directory and ticketing systems.
- Good problem-solving and communication skills.
- Professional level of English.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Intune, SCCM, or endpoint management tools.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPN).
- ITIL certification or familiarity with ITIL practices.
Scripting experience (PowerShell or similar).
Why Join Us?
- Hybrid working model based in Lisbon.
- International and collaborative environment.
- Permanent contract.
- Ongoing learning and certification opportunities.
- Career growth within a global organization.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Ready for the next step?
Apply now and join a team where technology, collaboration, and continuous learning drive success.
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Accommodations: 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.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: 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.
- Inclusion: 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.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.











