Jobs · Information Technology · Texas

Hardware Support Technician

Cognizant · Dallas, TX · 2 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time

Location: Dallas, TX

About the role

1–3 years of experience supporting and troubleshooting desktops, workstations, notebooks, and similar devices. Strong communication skills and customer-management experience with clients in and outside the U.S. The position includes weekly reporting, inventory management, supplier coordination, and other administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hardware break-fix support, typically via whole-unit swap
  • Manage on-site spares inventory
  • Deliver deskside support and execute installations/changes
  • Maintain excellent customer service
  • Follow defined processes and work instructions, including proactive and reactive escalations
  • Interface with end users, management, VIPs, and local technical staff
  • Troubleshoot Macintosh, Windows, Linux, and mobile devices
  • Configure and support LAN, WAN, wireless, VPN, and VLAN networks
  • Asset-tag incoming equipment and update the asset-management system
  • Provide weekly reports on physical inventory counts and hardware outflows
  • Coordinate with external suppliers to schedule repairs for damaged/malfunctioning hardware

Skills

  • User IT infrastructure: desktops, laptops, printers, handhelds, smartphones
  • Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems and Office productivity applications
  • Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Effective communication in English and local languages

Top Skills

  • Windows – 6+ years (Expert)
  • Hardware – 5+ years (Expert)
  • ServiceNow – 5+ years (Expert)
  • Apple Macs – 2 years (Basic Knowledge)
  • Office 365 – 3 years (Medium)
  • Adobe – 3 years (Medium)

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