Service Desk Agent

About the Position

We’re hiring!

At Cognizant, we have an ideal opportunity for you to be part of one of the largest companies in the digital sector worldwide. A Great Place To Work where we look for people who contribute new ideas, experiencing a dynamic and growing environment. At Cognizant, we promote an inclusive culture, where we value different perspectives providing career growth and development opportunities. #WelcomeToCognizant!

We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to work supporting one of our clients as a Service Desk Agent.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong experience with service desk operations including incident management, request fulfillment, and escalation handling within a structured support environment.
• Possess practical knowledge of common enterprise end-user technologies such as operating systems, collaboration platforms, and productivity tools typically supported by service desk teams.
• Apply proven skills in using ticketing and service management platforms to log, categorize, prioritize, and track issues with emphasis on accurate data capture and workflow compliance.
• Exhibit clear and professional communication capabilities enabling effective interaction with users, technical teams, and business stakeholders in both onsite and remote settings.
• Show ability to analyze support trends, interpret performance metrics, and translate findings into actionable recommendations that optimize service desk processes.
• Bring experience in creating and maintaining knowledge base content including step-by-step resolution guides and user-facing help materials that enhance self-service.
• Display strong problem-solving orientation with capacity to handle multiple concurrent tickets while maintaining focus on quality outcomes and timely resolution.

Requirements

• Strong experience with service desk operations
• Practical knowledge of common enterprise end-user technologies
• Proven skills in using ticketing and service management platforms
• Clear and professional communication capabilities
• Ability to analyze support trends and interpret performance metrics
• Experience in creating and maintaining knowledge base content
• Strong problem-solving orientation

We Offer

• Improve your career in one of the largest and fastest-growing IT services providers worldwide
• Receive ongoing support and funding with training and development plans
• Have a highly competitive benefits and salary package
• Get the opportunity to work for leading global companies
• We are committed to respecting human rights and building a better future by helping your minds and the environment
• We invest in people and their wellbeing
• We create conditions for everyone to thrive. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for any other reason covered.

About the Company

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 follow us on Twitter.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our benefits program is built with you in mind-so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced, and healthy life.

Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, etc.

Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program, and more.

Your career, your way

With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities to explore new technologies, industries, and locations-and build the skills you need to grow your career.

Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

Your path to Cognizant

Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process. Please keep in mind that it may vary by role and location. Explore our FAQs to learn more.

Step 1: Apply to the right opportunity

Find an open role that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Don’t see the right opportunity? Consider joining our Talent Community.

Step 2: Connect with your recruiter

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.

Step 3: Show off your skills

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidate’s potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us-but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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