Sr. Desktop Lead

About Cloud Infrastructure & Security Services: Cognizant's Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about accepting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers! We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era! Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to be responsible for the business in a secure environment.

Seeking a Sr. Desktop Support Specialist with experience with working with CXO level of users. You will play a crucial role operations within our onsite work model. With 12 to 14 years of experience you will coordinate remote support solve issues and improve efficiency. Your contributions will directly impact our companys efficiency and employee happiness.

• Experience in supporting overall manufacturing / lab IT systems and IT devices.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, lab and Data Center IT equipment
• Includes but is not limited to scanners, printers (Zebra, etc..), tablets, PCs committed to specialized test equipment, PCs used on the manufacturing line, etc..
• Sophisticated Troubleshooting / Problem Solving capabilities for AV devices (projectors, microphones, speakers, amplifiers, cameras, and displays)
• Sophisticated Troubleshooting / Problem Solving capabilities to narrow down root cause of incident reported by end users for IT devices and mobility support/management
• Sophisticated communications skills to work with multiple teams (Network, Server) and/or OEMs on high priority issues.
• Good Knowledge and experience in managing Power Shut Down maintenance activities which includes shutting down network devices and servers in Data Center
• Lead IT Asset lifecycle management for the location/region including, asset collection coordination with vendor, secure storage, labelling, imaging, allocation, recovery, hygiene validation, disposal, and system updates.
• Basic Troubleshooting / Problem Solving capabilities (L1 level) for network devices which includes rack and stack (Routers, Switch, Firewalls, Wireless Access points)
• Knowledge / Understanding of GMP and GxP
• Knowledge / Experience on working in a Clean Room environment and/or Manufacturing environment.
• Proven focus on quality and attention to detail
• Provide smart Hands and Feet support for Technology team on demand
• Rack and Stack Support for commissioning/decommissioning infra devices to be provided.
• Provide physical access to vendors on demand for site/Communication rooms - IDF/MDF/MMR and Data Center/Server room.
• Good Knowledge and experience in leading Power Shut Down maintenance activities which includes shutting down network devices and servers in Data Center
• Printer Management/usage monitoring and coordinate with Vendors to ensure print services continuity.
• Co-ordination for cable patching with Vendors or enable on demand.
• Ensure basic Network connectivity (LAN), Wi-Fi access / Video Tandberg / Printer/ Voice are available at site
• Sophisticated Troubleshooting / Problem Solving capabilities to narrow down root cause of incident reported by end users for IT devices and mobility support/management
• Installing and configuring hardware and software components to ensure usability by end users
• Lead IT Asset lifecycle management for the location/region including, asset collection coordination with vendor, secure storage, labelling, imaging, allocation, recovery, hygiene validation, disposal, and system updates
• Experience in supporting overall manufacturing / lab IT systems and IT device

CompTIA A+ Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)

The annual salary for this position is ($63,500 -$74,500) depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.