Cognizant

Hands & Feet Support Engineer

Cognizant • $79K — $92K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of experience in IT End User Computing, Desktop Support, or Field Support.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft 365.
  • Experience troubleshooting various end-user devices and peripherals.
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts (LAN, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP, VPN).
  • Experience with audio/video conferencing technologies.
  • Familiarity with ticketing tools such as ServiceNow or Jira.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide deskside support for hardware and connectivity issues.
  • Install, configure, relocate, and decommission end-user devices.
  • Support meeting rooms and video conferencing systems.
  • Assist with office moves and workstation setups.
  • Troubleshoot basic network connectivity issues.
  • Coordinate with remote support teams for incident resolution.
  • Maintain inventory records and asset tracking.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
  • Paid holidays plus paid time off.
  • 401(k) plan with contributions.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
Full Job Description
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.

The Hands & Feet Support Engineer is responsible for providing on-site IT support for corporate office infrastructure and end-user environments. The role serves as the physical extension of remote support teams, assisting with hardware deployment, workstation support, conference room technology, network connectivity, and office IT operations to ensure seamless day-to-day business activities.

In this role, you will:
  • Provide deskside support for employees on hardware, peripheral, and connectivity issues.
  • Install, configure, relocate, and decommission desktops, laptops, monitors, printers, and other end-user devices.
  • Support meeting rooms, video conferencing systems, and collaboration tools before and during business meetings.
  • Assist with office moves, workstation setup, and asset deployment activities.
  • Troubleshoot basic network connectivity issues, including LAN, Wi-Fi, docking stations, and IP phones.
  • Coordinate with remote infrastructure, network, and application support teams for incident resolution.
  • Perform physical checks and troubleshooting of IT equipment in office communication rooms and network closets.
  • Support hardware replacements, warranty repairs, and vendor coordination.
  • Maintain inventory records, asset tracking, and equipment storage areas.
  • Execute IT-related requests, incidents, and changes in accordance with established SLAs and processes.
  • Provide regular updates and maintain accurate ticket documentation in ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM tools.
  • Assist in onboarding and offboarding activities, including equipment provisioning and collection.

What you'll need to succeed:
  • 2-5 years of experience in IT End User Computing, Desktop Support, or Field Support.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, and Office applications.
  • Experience troubleshooting laptops, desktops, printers, mobile devices, and peripherals.
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts, including LAN, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP, and VPN.
  • Experience supporting audio/video conferencing systems and meeting room technologies.
  • Familiarity with ticketing tools such as ServiceNow, Remedy, or Jira.
  • Strong customer service, communication, and coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Certifications such as Microsoft, CompTIA A+, ITIL, or equivalent.
  • Experience supporting corporate office environments with 100+ users.

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.

Annual compensation between $79,000-$92,500 is being offered for the role. 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.

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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