Senior Desktop Support Engineer Jobs in California

Role: Senior Deskside support Engineer
Location: SanJose, CA (5 days onsite)
Experience- 8-12 years
Roles and responsibilities:
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 Break-Fix and end user support activities as required.
• Installing and configuring hardware and software components for windows workstations to ensure usability by end users
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues for windows workstations and mobility support/management
• Where required, provide support for the Manufacturing "Shop-Floor" 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 .
• 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
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
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until 20 July,2026
The annual salary for this position is between $78,000- $90,000 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.
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
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:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
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.
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