EUC Deskside Engineer

Role: EUC Deskside Engineer

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Job Summary

The Desktop Engineer will manage and optimize enterprise desktop environments using SCCM and IT service management practices to deliver reliable end user services in a global MNC office setting. The role focuses on efficient incident and request handling through ServiceNow ensuring stable operations for medical devices manufacturing and supply chain domains while improving knowledge management and overall service quality.

Responsibilities

· Manage end user desktop environments using SCCM to ensure reliable software deployment patch management and configuration compliance that supports stable and secure daily operations for all office-based employees.

· Handle incidents through IT service management practices to restore services quickly, reduce downtime and maintain a consistent user experience that aligns with company service level objectives.

· Administer ServiceNow request management workflows to process hardware and software requests efficiently ensuring timely fulfillment and accurate tracking for audit and reporting purposes.

· Maintain and improve ServiceNow knowledge management articles to provide clear step by step guidance that empowers users and support teams to resolve recurring issues more efficiently.

· Perform root cause analysis on desktop and application incidents to identify patterns implement corrective actions and prevent repeat issues that could impact productivity in critical business functions.

· Collaborate with cross functional teams in medical devices manufacturing and supply chain domains to understand their desktop and application needs and translate them into stable technical solutions.

· Implement desktop security configurations and compliance checks through SCCM and standard policies to protect sensitive operational data while supporting corporate information security requirements.

· Provide clear communication and status updates to users and stakeholders during incident and request handling to manage expectations and improve overall satisfaction with IT services.

· Optimize desktop performance and reliability through proactive health checks tuning and lifecycle management activities to support efficient work from office operations during day shifts.

· Document standard operating procedures for desktop management and ServiceNow processes to ensure consistent execution by the wider support team and to facilitate knowledge transfer for new team members.

· Coordinate with application owners and infrastructure teams to validate software packaging and deployment plans through SCCM that minimize disruption and align with business release schedules.

· Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within IT service management by analyzing support metrics and proposing enhancements that improve response times and resolution quality.

· Support adherence to regulatory and quality expectations relevant to medical devices and manufacturing environments by maintaining accurate records and reliable desktop configurations that enable compliant operations.

Qualifications

· Demonstrate strong hands on experience in IT service management processes with a focus on incident and request handling that ensures consistent and measurable service delivery outcomes.

· Apply practical expertise in ServiceNow knowledge management by creating and maintaining structured articles that are easy to understand and effective for self service and support team usage.

· Utilize solid skills in ServiceNow request management to design and manage request workflows that improve accuracy of approvals and fulfillment for user hardware and software needs.

· Bring proven experience in incident management to prioritize issues effectively coordinate resolution efforts and ensure timely restoration of services for business critical users.

· Show advanced proficiency in desktop management using SCCM including packaging deployment patching and inventory to maintain standardized and secure workstation environments.

· Leverage domain exposure in medical devices manufacturing or supply chain when available to better understand operational requirements and tailor desktop solutions that support production and logistics activities.

Certifications Required

ITIL Foundation certification and ServiceNow Certified System Administrator recommended for this role.

Compensation: We are offering between $65000 – $72,000. Applications will be accepted until Sep 30, 2026.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.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

À savoir avant de postuler

• Autorisation de travail: Cognizant ne prendra en considération que les candidats à ce poste qui sont légalement autorisés à travailler au Canada sans avoir besoin d'un parrainage de l'employeur, aujourd'hui ou à l'avenir.
• Mesures d’adaptation: Si vous avez un handicap qui nécessite des mesures d’adaptation raisonnable pour effectuer une recherche d’emploi ou poser une candidature, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [email protected] avec votre demande et vos coordonnées.
• L’IA dans notre processus de recrutement: Nous utilisons des outils d'intelligence artificielle (IA) pour trier et évaluer les candidatures efficacement. Notre équipe examine ensuite les candidatures et décide qui passe à l’étape suivante.
• Poste à pourvoir: Sauf indication contraire, ce poste est actuellement vacant et nous cherchons à le pourvoir.
• Exigences linguistiques: Nous demandons à tous les candidats de posséder une connaissance de base de l’anglais afin de faciliter les communications internes. Pour les postes au Québec, la capacité à communiquer efficacement en anglais est requise car vous fournirez des services à et collaborerez avec des parties prenantes anglophones situées hors de la province.
• Inclusion: Cognizant est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. Votre candidature et votre dossier ne seront pas examinés en fonction de la race, de la couleur, du sexe, de la religion, des croyances, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité de genre, de l'origine nationale, du handicap, des renseignements génétiques, de la grossesse, du statut d'ancien combattant ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par les lois fédérales, provinciales ou locales.

À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif: améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus: cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.