Field Service Technician

Cognizant; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Field Services Engineer in New York to provide on-site hardware and software support across customer locations. You will troubleshoot, configure, and validate systems, including conferencing and video solutions, and work with vendors to resolve complex issues.

The role requires strong Windows/Microsoft 365 skills, AD experience, and hands-on support for devices, printers, and networked equipment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of field services or onsite engineering experience.
• Experience supporting Windows devices, laptops and mobile devices.
• Familiarity with corporate printing and MFD environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in troubleshooting for hardware and software issues.
• Perform onsite hands-on support for technology and devices.
• Validate conferencing, telepresence, and video systems operational.
• Provide onsite escorts for third parties and support live events.
• Assist with network and compute issue resolution with vendors.

Skills

Windows support

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

Printer & MFD support

Onsite support

Job description

Role: Field Services Engineer

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in troubleshooting for both hardware and software issues;


• Perform general onsite, hands-on support for technology, Equipment, and/or Devices and supporting the troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues and execution of Service Requests at Customer Locations


• MACDs; Hardware changes (e.g., hardware installation and testing upon configuration); Server/Storage reboots; Power cycles; Post-deployment validation of service functionality;


• Provide onsite escorts for Third Parties


• Customer Location survey updates (rack elevations, current equipment, etc.);


• Video room support including endpoints and meeting room panels;


• Assisting with live events as requested by Customer


• Activities requiring onsite support (e.g., helping to resolve Network and compute issues in collaboration with the vendor(s) providing infrastructure and network support).


• Perform deskside support as part of onsite troubleshooting and resolution activities to address issues with user equipment (e.g., User Devices, user software).


• Onsite troubleshooting of User Devices (e.g., address driver issues, hardware fault diagnosis, peripheral support, device provisioning follow-ups, OS issues, network access issues);


• Onsite troubleshooting of Software issues for Software included in the User Device configurations (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud);


• Validating that conferencing systems, telepresence systems, and video conferencing suites are operational


• Checking networked printers and MFDs for error messages


• Where required, address appointments scheduled requiring onsite support (e.g., new employee onboarding)

Mandatory Skills

• Windows 10/11, Laptop/Desktop/MacOS/mobile device Support, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Printer & MFD Support


• 5-8 years


• Basic Knowledge: Yes

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 3 August,2026

The annual salary for this position is between $62,000- $68,000 depending on 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.

Benefits:

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

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance


• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off


• 401(k) plan and contributions


• Long-term/Short-term Disability


• Paid Parental Leave


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: 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.