Desktop Support Analyst
Cognizant · Portland, OR · 2 wk ago
HybridInformation TechnologyFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a Deskside Support Analyst to provide direct assistance to end users in troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.
Responsibilities
- Assess faults, conduct repairs, streamline processes, and ensure optimal customer service, contributing to efficient IT operations.
- Level 2 onsite support for complex customer issues and ability to support Tier 1 VIPs.
- Lead deployment of software releases, system upgrades and patches on end user devices.
- Accountable for procurement and Asset management of end user devices.
- Leading customer relocations and departmental infrastructure build out.
- Analyze the symptoms of the problem to properly identify the cause of the issue in order to determine a solution.
- Triage issues such as physical layers, usernames and passwords.
- Uninstall/reinstall basic software applications, verify proper hardware and software set-up and assist with navigation of application menus.
- Perform onsite installations or replacements of various hardware components and software repair.
- Perform diagnostic testing and utilize remote control tools to assist users when troubleshooting to determine a solution.
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of experience as a Desktop Support Analyst.
- Strong technical knowledge of desktop operating systems and software applications.
- Experience providing deskside support to end-users in a corporate environment with familiarity with remote access tools and techniques.
- Experience working with Active Directory and other directory services.
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues on desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
Qualifications
- Good Expertise to provide Hands and Feet support for Server, Storage, Backup and Network equipment, IPT endpoints Virtual Endpoint Support Win 7, Win 10, HSD.
Skills
- Strong technical knowledge of desktop operating systems and software applications.
- Experience providing deskside support to end-users in a corporate environment.
- Familiarity with remote access tools and techniques.
- Experience working with Active Directory and other directory services.
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues on desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
- Good Expertise to provide Hands and Feet support for Server, Storage, Backup and Network equipment, IPT endpoints Virtual Endpoint Support Win 7, Win 10, HSD.
Benefits
- Cognitive Health and Well-being Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Retirement Savings Plans (401(k))
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Long-term/Short-term Disability Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Discretionary Annual Incentive Program