Cognizant

Field Service Engineer

Cognizant$70K — $95K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years experience in Windows 10/11, Desktop/Mac OS, and mobile device support.
  • 5+ years experience with Microsoft 365 and Active Directory administration.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware and software issues.
  • Experience with network and compute issue resolution in a collaborative environment.
  • Familiarity with video conferencing systems and technology.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues onsite.
  • Provide hands-on technical support for technology and devices at customer locations.
  • Perform installation and validation of hardware changes post-deployment.
  • Assist with live events and customer-specific requests.
  • Complete customer location surveys and maintain accurate equipment records.
  • Deliver deskside support and assist with user device issues.
  • Check and resolve errors with networked printers and multifunction devices.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
Full Job Description
Location: Addison, Texas. ONSITE, 5 times a week

Cognizant is seeking a Field Service Engineer for a full- time opportunity. Qualified candidates must have valid US work authorization. Cognizant will not sponsor visas now or anytime in the future.

In this role, you will:
  • 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).

What you need to succeed:
  • 5 to 8 years of experience with Windows 10/11 Laptop/Desktop/Mac OS/Mobile Device Support
  • 5+ years of experience with Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Printer and MFD Support

Applications will be accepted until Aug 5th, 2026.

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.

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.

Additional employment information
Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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