Site Support Engineer

Cognizant

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Work type
On-site
Location
Foster City, CA
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 · Site Support Engineer

The Site Support Engineer joins the IT team to provide hands-on onsite support within a 24x7 operational environment. This role focuses on end-user computing support, where the engineer will perform hardware and software troubleshooting, device staging, and incident resolution for desktops, laptops, printers, and scanners. Key responsibilities include administering Windows and Mac operating systems, managing Microsoft 365 applications, and performing Active Directory account administration. The position requires proficiency with ServiceNow for incident management, iOS mobile device support, and endpoint protection tools like Symantec Virus Scan. The engineer will also manage IT asset inventories and resolve network connectivity issues. This role solves technical problems by maintaining reliable workplace technology services, ensuring seamless hardware deployment, and providing high-quality customer service to employees in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

  • Provide onsite deskside support for end-user hardware, software, peripherals, and enterprise applications.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve break/fix issues for desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, and other IT equipment.
  • Support Windows and Mac operating systems, including diagnosis and remediation of system issues.
  • Perform device staging, configuration, software installation, and deployment activities.
  • Manage incidents and service requests through ServiceNow or a similar ITSM platform.
  • Perform Active Directory administration, including account creation and user support.
  • Maintain IT asset inventory, including equipment deployment, tracking, and lifecycle management.
  • Support iOS mobile devices and perform endpoint protection and antivirus support activities.

What we're looking for

  • Technical degree or equivalent professional experience supporting end-user computing environments.
  • Experience providing deskside support, hardware/software troubleshooting, and break/fix support.
  • Knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems.
  • Experience supporting Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications.
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow or comparable ITSM/ticketing platforms.
  • Experience supporting mobile devices, including iOS.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory user and account administration.
  • Experience supporting printers, scanners, file shares, and end-user peripherals.
  • Understanding of basic networking concepts and end-user connectivity troubleshooting.
  • Experience with IT asset management and inventory tracking.
  • Knowledge of antivirus and endpoint protection technologies.
  • Experience supporting VoIP or network-connected phones.
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple incidents in a fast-paced support environment.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to lift and move IT and electronic equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Experience supporting enterprise environments operating on a 24x7 schedule (preferred).
  • Knowledge of endpoint management and device deployment processes (preferred).
  • Familiarity with enterprise asset management practices (preferred).
  • Experience working in SLA-driven support environments (preferred).
  • Additional certifications related to desktop support, Microsoft technologies, or IT service management (preferred).

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