Deskside Support Engineer/Field Service Engineer

Cognizant

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Boston, MA
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7 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 · Deskside Support Engineer/Field Service Engineer

The MAC - Deskside Support Engineer/Field Service Engineer joins the IT team to provide comprehensive technical support to internal staff and clients through remote, phone, email, and in-person interactions. The role involves managing user onboarding, account setup, and device provisioning while troubleshooting hardware and software issues for desktops, laptops, printers, and conference room audio-visual equipment. Key responsibilities include deploying mobile devices, performing hardware upgrades, and maintaining the ServiceNow CMDB. The position requires proficiency in MDM tools like Jamf and Intune, endpoint management tools such as SCCM, and image deployment concepts including PXE boot and Intune Autopilot. Candidates must possess core competencies in Active Directory, M365, and remote desktop tools to manage the full lifecycle of IT assets and ensure security compliance.

What you'll do

  • Provide technical support to end-users via phone, email, remote desktop tools, and in-person visits.
  • Manage user onboarding by setting up accounts, provisioning devices, and installing software.
  • Deploy and manage mobile devices using MDM tools like Jamf and Intune.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues for desktops, laptops, printers, and peripherals.
  • Support conference room technology including video conferencing systems, projectors, and audio equipment.
  • Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, software applications, and device drivers.
  • Track and manage IT assets throughout their lifecycle using IT Asset Management processes.
  • Update the ServiceNow CMDB with accurate information regarding hardware, software, and configuration items.

What we're looking for

  • Provide technical support to end-users via phone, email, remote desktop tools, and in-person visits.
  • Assist with user onboarding, account setup, device provisioning, and software installation.
  • Deploy and manage mobile devices using MDM tools such as Jamf and Intune.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to mobile device configuration, connectivity, and security.
  • Provide printer support, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hardware and software.
  • Support conference room devices, including video conferencing systems, projectors, and audio equipment.
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues related to desktops, laptops, printers, and other peripherals.
  • Possess mandatory skills in MDM Tools, Active Directory, M365, and Remote Desktop Tools.

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