IT Support Specialist

Cognizant

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Location
Portland, OR
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27 days ago
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Cognizant is a multinational IT services and consulting company offering digital transformation, technology, and business process services. It serves clients across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and other industries worldwide.

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TL;DR · IT Support Specialist

The IT Support Specialist serves as the dedicated technical liaison for the Design Studio and Product Validation Engineering teams. This role involves providing hands-on support for high-performance Windows and macOS workstations, managing end-to-end IT onboarding, and administering software licenses for Autodesk and Adobe products. The specialist will install and maintain specialized peripherals, including Wacom Cintiq pen displays, large-scale video wall systems, and network-connected studio equipment like 3D printers and clay milling machines. Key responsibilities include maintaining departmental servers, managing backups, and troubleshooting network connectivity issues. Required skills include proficiency in Windows 11, MacOS, M365, and hardware support, alongside experience in server administration, networking fundamentals like TCP/IP and firewalls, and ITSM processes. The role solves technical challenges within creative and engineering workflows.

What you'll do

  • Provide hands-on technical support for high-performance Windows and macOS workstations.
  • Manage end-to-end IT onboarding for new team members including hardware and software setup.
  • Administer and maintain software licensing for Autodesk and Adobe products.
  • Install and support specialized peripherals like Wacom Cintiq displays and large-scale video walls.
  • Support network-connected studio equipment including 3D printers and clay milling machines.
  • Maintain departmental servers and storage systems including access management and backups.
  • Diagnose and resolve network connectivity issues impacting studio equipment and technical workflows.
  • Identify recurring technical issues and implement permanent resolutions to minimize workflow disruptions.

What we're looking for

  • 5-8 years of experience in desktop support and engineering.
  • Proficiency in Windows 11, MacOS, M365, hardware support for computers and printers, and End User Computing tools.
  • 2-3 years of experience in server administration including user access management and backups.
  • 3+ years of experience in networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, and firewalls.
  • 3+ years of experience with ITSM processes including Incident and Problem management.
  • Experience supporting design, engineering, lab, or media production environments (preferred).
  • Experience administering software licenses for creative or engineering suites like Autodesk or Adobe (preferred).
  • Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or Apple Certified Support Professional (preferred).

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