Field Service Engineer

Location: Stamford, Connecticut

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.

About Cognizant’s CIS Practice

Cognizant’s CIS (Cognizant Infrastructure Services) Practice is a global leader in providing IT infrastructure services. We deliver innovative solutions to optimize and transform IT infrastructure, ensuring business agility and operational efficiency. Our services include cloud computing, data center management, network services, and cybersecurity. We focus on understanding client needs and delivering customized solutions to drive business success.

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
  
  

We are offering an annual salary between $64,000-$74,000. Applications will be accepted until Jul 31st, 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.