Job Description: Systems Engineer – Desktop Support
Location: Krakow,
Work Model: 100% Onsite
Please note that the role will be aligned to a weekly rotational shift schedule. The rotation will include the following shifts:
- Morning Shift
- Afternoon/ Evening Shift
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Systems Engineer with serval years of experience to join our dynamic IT team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality desktop support within a hybrid work environment, operating on rotational shifts. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical acumen, excellent communication skills, and a passion for optimizing IT infrastructure. No travel is required for this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide end-to-end desktop support to ensure smooth IT operations across hybrid setups
- Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues to maintain system reliability
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement updates, patches, and system enhancements
- Monitor system performance and recommend improvements for user experience
- Deploy and configure new software and hardware with attention to compatibility
- Maintain detailed documentation of technical procedures and resolutions
- Communicate effectively with users to understand and address technical needs
- Ensure adherence to company policies and industry standards in all support activities
- Participate in rotational shifts to support users across multiple time zones
- Use remote support tools to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently
- Contribute to IT strategy development aligned with organizational goals
- Deliver prompt, courteous, and effective support to maintain high customer satisfaction
- Stay current with emerging desktop support technologies and best practices
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of desktop support technologies and methodologies
- Proven ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working in hybrid environments and collaborating across teams
- Proficiency with remote support tools and techniques
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and improvement
- Bachelor's degree or relevant certification in Information Technology or related field
Certifications Required
- ITIL Certification (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)
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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.