Site Support Engineer

Cognizant; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Site Support Engineer for a 24x7 onsite role in Santa Monica, CA. Provide deskside and end-user support, handle hardware/software break/fix, and support Windows, Mac, Office 365, and mobile devices.

Flexibility to rotate across shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required. Competitive compensation and incentive eligibility are offered.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent professional experience providing end-user/desktop support.
• Strong hands-on experience with deskside support, break/fix, hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting Windows and Mac operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite deskside and end-user support for hardware, software, peripherals, and enterprise applications.
• Perform break/fix troubleshooting and repair for desktops, laptops, monitors, printers, scanners, and related IT equipment.

Skills

Deskside support

Windows

Mac support

Office 365

iOS/mobile devices

ServiceNow

Active Directory

Asset management

Networking basics

VoIP

Virus protection

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Team collaboration

English + Spanish

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ServiceNow

Active Directory

Symantec Virus Scan

Job description

Job Title: Site Support Engineer – Night/Rotational Shift (24x7)

Job Location: Onsite- Santa Monica, CA, USA

We are seeking an experienced Site Support Engineer / Deskside Support Engineer to provide hands‑on IT support in a 24x7 onsite environment. The role is responsible for supporting end‑user computing, hardware/software break‑fix, Windows and Mac devices, mobile devices, printers, asset management, ServiceNow tickets, and basic network connectivity issues.

The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a 24x7 support environment, including night shifts, second shifts, weekends, and holidays. Flexibility to rotate across shifts based on site operational requirements is an essential requirement of this position.

Work Schedule and Shift Requirement

This position requires full flexibility to support a 24x7 operational environment.

• Initial schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for approximately the first two months for onboarding and transition.

• Following the initial period, the employee will move to a schedule determined by site requirements.

• The anticipated schedule may include night shifts approximately two days per week and second shift for the remaining three days.

• Candidates must be prepared to rotate to other shifts when required.

• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

• The site operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so schedules may change based on operational coverage requirements.

• Candidates who are unable to support rotational/night‑shift schedules will not be considered for this position.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The total annual compensation for this position is between $63,000 to $84,000 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.

In this role, you will

• Provide onsite deskside and end‑user support for hardware, software, peripherals, and enterprise applications.

• Perform break/fix troubleshooting and repair for desktops, laptops, monitors, printers, scanners, and related IT equipment.

• Support Windows and Mac environments, diagnosing operating system issues and implementing appropriate resolutions.

• Perform PC staging, configuration, software installation, troubleshooting, and deployment activities.

• Provide support for Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365 applications and common end‑user productivity tools.

• Diagnose end‑user system failures, determine root causes where possible, and implement appropriate repair or remediation solutions.

• Troubleshoot basic network connectivity issues between end‑user devices and the corporate network.

• Support printers, scanners, file shares, and other workplace technology used by employees.

• Manage incidents and service requests through ServiceNow or a comparable ITSM platform, ensuring tickets are accurately documented and progressed through resolution.

• Assist with user account administration, including user ID creation and basic Microsoft Active Directory‑related activities.

• Support mobile devices, including iOS‑based devices and related end‑user connectivity or configuration issues.

• Perform IT asset management and inventory activities, including tracking, deployment, movement, and recovery of computer equipment.

• Follow established virus detection, endpoint protection, and remediation procedures, including support involving Symantec Virus Scan.

• Provide basic support for network‑connected phones and VoIP systems.

• Complete required IT compliance and operational support tasks in accordance with established processes.

• Maintain a high level of customer service while communicating technical issues and resolutions clearly to end users.

• Work collaboratively with other IT support teams and elevate issues appropriately when they require specialized technical expertise.

• Safely move, install, and configure IT equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)

• Technical degree or equivalent professional experience providing end‑user/desktop support.

• Strong hands‑on experience with deskside support, break/fix, hardware and software troubleshooting.

• Experience supporting Windows and Mac operating systems.

• Knowledge of iOS/mobile device support.

• Experience supporting Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365 applications.

• Hands‑on experience with ServiceNow or another ITSM/ticketing platform.

• Experience supporting printers, scanners, file shares, and other end‑user peripherals.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory, including basic user/account support.

• Experience with computer asset management and asset tracking.

• Understanding of basic networking concepts with the ability to troubleshoot end‑user connectivity issues.

• Experience providing basic support for VoIP/network phones.

• Knowledge of antivirus/endpoint protection technologies, including Symantec Virus Scan or similar solutions.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple incidents and service requests in a fast‑paced support environment.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Fluency in both English and Spanish.

Mandatory Shift Availability

Candidates must be willing and able to work:

• Night shifts

• Second shifts

• Rotational shifts

• Weekends

• Holidays

• Other schedules as required to maintain 24x7 site coverage

Shift flexibility is a core requirement of the role and not an occasional overtime expectation.

Physical Requirement

• Ability to lift and move IT/electronic equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

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

Work model:

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite role requiring 5 days a week at client site in Santa Monica, CA, USA.

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.