Job Summary
This role is for a technical lead in desktop support who will guide complex incident resolution optimize support processes and ensure stable and secure workstation environments in a hybrid work model. The role focuses on advanced troubleshooting stakeholder collaboration and continuous service improvement for day shift operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily desktop support operations by managing complex incidents and requests to maintain stable and secure end user computing environments for hybrid teams
- Provide advanced troubleshooting for operating systems productivity applications and endpoint hardware to restore user productivity with minimal disruption
- Coordinate remote assistance sessions using approved enterprise tools to resolve desktop issues efficiently for onsite and remote personnel
- Implement standard operating procedures for incident handling request fulfillment and problem management to ensure consistent service delivery quality
- Review recurring incident trends and drive corrective actions such as patching configuration adjustments or user guidance to reduce repeat issues
- Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to analyze root causes and recommend technical improvements that enhance desktop reliability and performance
- Document detailed knowledge articles runbooks and troubleshooting guides to support faster resolution by the wider support team and future reference use
- Monitor endpoint health antivirus status and patch compliance using enterprise management platforms to maintain a secure and compliant desktop landscape
- Coordinate new device setup image deployment software installation and user profile configuration to support smooth onboarding and role transitions
- Communicate clearly with stakeholders on incident status impact and resolution steps to maintain transparency and set realistic expectations for service restoration
- Participate in service improvement initiatives that enhance user experience reduce downtime and support the organizations mission of enabling productive and inclusive work environments
- Guide adherence to corporate security policies data protection practices and acceptable use guidelines within desktop support activities to safeguard organizational information
- Partner with business teams to understand evolving desktop needs and propose practical solutions that improve productivity and support broader societal impact through reliable technology access
Qualifications
- Possess professional experience in desktop support with four to eight years of hands on work on operating systems endpoint hardware and enterprise applications in a corporate setting
- Demonstrate proficiency with remote support tools and ticketing platforms to manage incidents end to end while keeping users informed and satisfied
- Show practical knowledge of endpoint management suites including software distribution patch management and asset tracking to support scalable operations
- Apply strong analytical and problem solving abilities to diagnose complex issues and design sustainable fixes that reduce recurrence and support long term stability
- Exhibit clear written and verbal communication skills to document procedures explain technical issues in simple terms and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Display awareness of information security principles including access control malware prevention encryption concepts and secure configuration practices for desktop environments
- Bring familiarity with collaboration tools office productivity suites and communication platforms commonly used in modern hybrid workplaces to ensure seamless user support
Certifications Required
CompTIA A plus or Microsoft Modern Desktop Administrator Associate or equivalent endpoint support certification
Acerca de Cognizant
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