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Cognizant

Field Services Engineer

Cognizant, Longview, Texas, us, 75606

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DSS/ Field Services Engineer Job Description Field Service Deskside engineers provide Level 2 support for the desktop environment including responsibility for deployment of Desktop/Laptop and when applicable physical server/network equipment installation, configuration, application installation, troubleshooting, incident and request handling

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide Level 2 technical assistance and support, and resolve problems related to the use of computer hardware and software for end users.

Analyze, resolve, respond to, and document end user inquiries

Install desktop/Laptop software using approved tools

Troubleshoot operating system

Troubleshoot connection issues with LAN/WAN

Update tickets with accurate and timely records of work performed, and resolution detail

Maintain and contribute to a knowledge base

Coordinate hardware warranty repair

Escalate to 3rd party vendors when necessary

Responsible for raising and coordinating problem management issues

Perform additional tasks (end user/infra related) when required

Participate in projects

Strong understanding and skills in SLA, KPI Management

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Minimum 2-3 years of experience providing IT support services required, end user support experience preferred

Experience in factory/manufacturing environment desirable

Experienced in Active Directory user administration, OS imaging processes, ticketing, SW installation and imaging tools, automated help desk systems, troubleshooting in the Windows desktop environment (networking, OS, Microsoft Office suite, PC hardware, printers), network and local printer installation

Basic understanding of SCCM client troubleshooting

Knowledge of TCP/IP, Windows Security (Share and NTFS permissions).

Extensive knowledge Windows OS and related configuration.

Basic knowledge of Servers, Switches, Routers, and Data Center related HW

Basic knowledge of Backup technologies

Ability to work in a team-oriented multi tower and vendor environments.

Ability to multitask and prioritize work, and

Ability to adapt to new processes and procedures

Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Ability to handle and safeguard confidential information

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to deliver services on time, demonstrate strong customer service skills, and achieve a high degree of end user satisfaction

Ability to convey technical issues and material to non-technical end users and managers

EDUCATION

Diploma or degree in IT

ITIL and/or any other additional certification preferred

A+, CompTIA, CompTIA+ preferred

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