IT Support Specialist

Cognizant; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Parental Leave

Job summary

Cognizant is hiring an IT Support Analyst in Ontario, California. The role focuses on providing Level 1 and 2 support for end-user computing, Microsoft 365 services, and local IT infrastructure, ensuring incidents and service requests are resolved in line with SLAs.

The ideal candidate will have 3–7 years in IT support, strong technical skills in Windows, Active Directory, and ITIL processes, and the ability to deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science
• 3-7 years of IT Support, Service Desk, Desktop Support, or EUC

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 1 and Level 2 support for desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, mobile devices.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, OS, and application issues.
• Support Windows OS and standard enterprise applications.
• Assist users with Microsoft 365 products: Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint.
• Provide support for audio/video conferencing solutions and collaboration tools.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
• Utilize endpoint management tools such as SCCM and Intune.
• Track IT assets and maintain inventory records.
• Coordinate with vendors and third-party support providers.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and support procedures.

Skills

Windows 10/11 Admin

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

ITIL

Network Fundamentals

Remote Support Tools

Customer Support

Incident Management

Printer Support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/CS

3-7 years IT Support experience

Tools

SCCM

Intune

Remote Support Utilities

Job description

Job Title: IT Support Analyst

Location: Ontario,California

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 Summary

The IT Support Analyst is responsible for providing technical support and ensuring the smooth operation of IT services across the client organization and its specific location. The role involves troubleshooting hardware, software, network, and OS issues while delivering exceptional customer service to end users. The analyst will support End User Computing (EUC), Microsoft 365 services, mobile devices, collaboration platforms, and local IT infrastructure.

The position serves as the primary point of contact for IT incidents and service requests, ensuring timely resolution in accordance with established Service Level Agreements.

Key Responsibilities

End User Support

• Provide Level 1 and Level 2 support for desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, mobile devices, and peripherals.
• Diagnoses and resolve hardware, software, operating system, and application issues.
• Support Windows operating systems and standard enterprise applications.
• Assist users with Microsoft 365 products, including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Provide support for audio/video conferencing solutions and collaboration tools.

Incident & Service Request Management

Endpoint Management

• Deploy, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
• Support device imaging, software installations, upgrades, and patch management.
• Utilize endpoint management tools such as SCCM, Intune, and remote support utilities.
• Track IT assets and maintain accurate inventory records.

• Provide hands-and-feet support for infrastructure, network, server, and security teams.
• Assist with network connectivity troubleshooting.
• Support datacenter equipment, racks, cabling, and local infrastructure activities.
• Coordinate with vendors and third-party support providers.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, knowledge articles, and support procedures.

Required Technical Skills

• Windows 10/11 Administration
• Active Directory & Group Policy
• Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint)
• Hardware & Software Troubleshooting
• IT Service Management (ITIL)
• Network Fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN)
• Remote Support Tools
• Customer Support & Incident Management
• Printer and Peripheral Support

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science,
• 3-7 years of experience in IT Support, Service Desk, Desktop Support, or EUC

Soft Skills

• Strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with strong stakeholder management capabilities

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $63,000 to $74,000 yearly 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

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

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.