Role Purpose
The Service Desk Analyst serves as the first point of contact for end users, providing high-quality technical support and assistance to users across prestigious client accounts. The role is responsible for delivering timely and effective resolution of IT-related issues through phone, email, and ticketing systems. The analyst takes ownership of incidents from initial reporting through to resolution, ensuring excellent customer service, clear communication, and adherence to established service level agreements (SLAs).
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact for end users experiencing IT-related issues and service requests.
- Receive, log, and manage support requests via telephone, email, chat, or ticketing tools.
- Provide first-level technical support and troubleshooting for hardware, software, network, and application-related issues.
- Diagnose and resolve incidents using standard operating procedures, knowledge bases, and troubleshooting guides.
- Accurately create, categorize, prioritize, and document incidents and service requests within the ticketing system.
- Escalate unresolved or complex issues to the appropriate support teams while ensuring all relevant information is captured.
- Monitor and track incidents throughout their lifecycle, maintaining ownership until resolution and closure.
- Coordinate with internal support teams and third-party vendors when required to facilitate issue resolution.
- Perform incident recovery activities and ensure service restoration is achieved in a timely manner.
- Provide regular updates to end users regarding the status and progress of their requests.
- Verify resolution with users and ensure customer satisfaction before closing tickets.
- Maintain accurate documentation of issues, resolutions, and support activities.
- Adhere to IT service management processes, policies, and service level agreements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying recurring issues and suggesting process enhancements.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
- Experience working with ticketing and IT service management tools.
- Ability to prioritize workloads and manage multiple incidents simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality service delivery.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of IT support processes, incident management, and escalation procedures.
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.
Additional employment information
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
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, state or local laws.
