Dutch speaking Graduate IT Technician – Desktop & Field Support

at  Cognizant

Title: Junior Deskside Support Specialist – French or Dutch Speaker
Deskside engineers provide 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

Job Description:

• Provide Install Move Add Change (lMAC), Break-Fix and end user support activities as required.
• Where required, provide support for the Manufacturing “Shopfloor” handhelds, laptops, and scanner devices.
• Perform data collection/preservation activities as they relate to migrations and/or eDiscovery.
• Provide smart Hands and Feet support for Technology team on demand
• Rack and Stack Support for commissioning/decommissioning infra devices to be provided.
• Provide physical access to vendors on demand for site/Communication rooms – IDF/MDF/MMR and Data Center/Server room.
• Good Knowledge and experience in managing Power Shut Down maintenance activities which includes shutting down network devices and servers in Data Center
• Printer Management/usage monitoring and coordinate with Vendors to ensure print services continuity.
• Co-ordination for cable patching with Vendors or enable on demand.
• Ensure basic Network connectivity (LAN), Wi-Fi access / Video Tandberg / Printer/ Voice are available at site
• Advanced Troubleshooting / Problem Solving capabilities to narrow down root cause of incident reported by end users for IT devices and mobility support/management
• Installing and configuring hardware and software components to ensure usability by end users
• Manage IT Asset lifecycle management for the location/region including, asset collection coordination with vendor, secure storage, labelling, imaging, allocation, recovery, hygiene validation, disposal, and system updates
• Experience in supporting overall manufacturing / lab IT systems and IT devices
• Familiarity with manufacturing, lab or distribution center IT equipment
• Includes but is not limited to scanners, printers (Zebra, etc..), rugged tablets, PCs attached to specialized test equipment, PCs used on the manufacturing line, etc.
• Advanced Troubleshooting / Problem Solving capabilities to narrow down root cause of incident
• Advanced communications skills to work with multiple teams and/or OEMs on high priority issues
• Advanced Microsoft skills (server support, etc.)
• Knowledge / Understanding of GMP and GxP
• Knowledge / Experience on working in a Clean Room environment and/or Manufacturing environment
• Strong focus on quality and attention to detail

MLL SITES REQUIREMENTS:

• Safety training and proper PPE and/or Lab requirements always apply
• Understanding of GMP / GxP environment
• PCs / Servers cannot have any sort of maintenance or patching without approved. change control windows
• No systems or devices should ever be rebooted without proper approvals
• Often MLL sites may have isolated networks
• Understanding of what critical support means during a P1 or P2 event (i.e. proactive support – spares, crash carts, etc.)
• Ensure best practices are followed and understood:
• 5S (LEAN) or similar methodology in IT rooms / Datacenter
• Requirements to enter a clean room
• Proper entry procedures, proper gear, etc.
• Safety protocol for moving IT equipment around the building (carts, trikes, push carts, etc.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong Analytic/Troubleshooting Skills.
• Strong Communication Skills.
• Strong understanding of MS Windows Operating Systems.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and basic business application.
• Strong Customer Support Skills.
• Minimum 2 years desk side support services.
• Basic knowledge of networks, telecom, and compute/storage.
• Advanced knowledge of MacOS & iOS environment & administration.
• Advanced understanding of the MacOS imaging & end-point deployment process.
• Basic understanding of policy, user certificates and keychains design, management, and deployment.
• Advanced knowledge of mobile device support

EDUCATION:

• Diploma or degree in IT
• ITIL and/or any other additional certification preferred

Please refer the Job description for details