Geospatial Desk Support Engineer

Cognizant; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Ireland is seeking a Deskside Support Engineer specializing in geospatial data to support field services planning and asset management in a hybrid work environment. You will build maps, derive insights from spatial patterns, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve service efficiency, safety and sustainability while maintaining day shifts with no travel requirements.

The role emphasizes data quality, documentation, and practical geospatial solutions that align with

Qualifications

• Proficiency in geospatial analysis software and mapping tools for creating operational maps.
• Hands-on experience with spatial data import, transformation, projection, and attribute editing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to derive actionable insights.
• Clear communication of geospatial findings to non-technical stakeholders during day shifts.
• Understanding of field services processes and workflows.
• Programming basics to streamline data processing and automate tasks.
• Attention to detail and data quality during reviews and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex spatial datasets to create maps and geospatial layers for field services.
• Develop and maintain geospatial databases and metadata for asset tracking and operational monitoring.
• Produce high-quality map visualizations and spatial reports for business teams.
• Apply spatial analysis to optimize service territories and route efficiency.
• Integrate geospatial data with enterprise dashboards for day shift users.
• Collaborate with field services planners engineers and analysts to translate requirements into practical solutions.
• Validate and clean geospatial data with quality checks and documentation.
• Document geospatial methodologies data sources and workflows.
• Support incident analysis by mapping assets and environmental factors.
• Automate recurring spatial analysis tasks to increase productivity.
• Provide guidance on geospatial best practices to colleagues.
• Evaluate new geospatial tools and data sources to meet evolving business needs.
• Contribute to sustainability by analyzing spatial trends.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Mapping tools

Spatial data management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Field services knowledge

Programming basics

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Geodatabases

SQL

Job description

Cognizant in Ireland is seeking a Deskside Support Engineer specializing in geospatial data to support field services planning and asset management in a hybrid work environment. You will build maps, derive insights from spatial patterns, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve service efficiency, safety and sustainability while maintaining day shifts with no travel requirements.

The role emphasizes data quality, documentation, and practical geospatial solutions that align with