Service Desk Support Analyst

Cognizant

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On-site
Location
Mesa, AZDes Moines, IA
Posted
8 days ago
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About Cognizant

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 · Service Desk Support Analyst

The Service Desk Support Analyst joins the Cloud, Infrastructure & Security team to provide first-line technical support as the initial point of contact for users. This role involves managing incident and request intake via phone, email, and chat while troubleshooting issues related to computer systems, software, applications, networks, and hardware. Key responsibilities include logging incidents, classifying priorities, maintaining records, and driving first-contact resolutions. The position requires using Genesys, Amazon Connect, Avaya, and GenAI agent assist tools alongside ITSM platforms like ServiceNow and Jira. Candidates will work with servers, databases, networking, storage, and backup fundamentals, as well as cloud computing basics in Azure and AWS. The role focuses on resolving technical problems, maintaining documentation, and ensuring production readiness within a multi-channel support environment.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for IT issues via phone, email, and chat.
  • Provide technical assistance for computer systems, software, applications, networks, and hardware.
  • Log, classify, and prioritize all incidents and service requests in the ticketing system.
  • Resolve issues on the first contact whenever possible to ensure timely support.
  • Escalate complex issues to the appropriate technical teams and follow up until closure.
  • Document case notes thoroughly and maintain internal knowledge bases.
  • Meet specific service level agreement (SLA) targets and performance goals.
  • Promote self-help options to users to reduce repeat support contacts.

What we're looking for

  • High School diploma and/or an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
  • Customer service mindset with professionalism and empathy.
  • Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to follow documented processes for ticket logging, prioritization, and escalation.
  • Willingness to work in a 24x7 support environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to relocate to Mesa, AZ or Des Moines, IA.
  • Work Authorization.

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