Field Services Technician
Cognizant Sydney, AustraliaField Services Technician
Cognizant Sydney, Australia
About the role
As a Field Services Technician, you will make an impact by providing onsite hands-on technical support - troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues, supporting end-user devices and infrastructure, and keeping client locations running smoothly. You will work collaboratively with the Service Desk, third-party vendors, and client support organizations to deliver reliable, responsive technical support.
In this role, you will:
As a Field Services Technician, you will make an impact by providing onsite hands-on technical support - troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues, supporting end-user devices and infrastructure, and keeping client locations running smoothly. You will work collaboratively with the Service Desk, third-party vendors, and client support organizations to deliver reliable, responsive technical support.
In this role, you will:
- Perform onsite troubleshooting and resolution of hardware, software, and network issues for end-user devices and infrastructure - including MACDs, hardware installs/upgrades, server and storage reboots, and post-deployment validation.
- Provide "Smart Hands & Feet" audio/visual and conference room support, including video endpoints, meeting room panels, and telepresence systems, while coordinating third-party AV installation projects.
- Manage the end-to-end OEM warranty and RMA process - opening trouble tickets, obtaining RMA numbers, packaging and tracking defective parts, and installing repaired or replacement equipment.
- Configure, deploy, and maintain end-user device software and hardware, including OS settings, security/VPN/encryption configurations, patch deployment, and decommissioning of retired equipment.
- Coordinate with the Service Desk, third parties, and client support teams to escalate and resolve tickets, guide end users through issues, and support onboarding and VIP walk-up requests.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues on end-user devices, printers, and peripherals
- Working knowledge of Windows OS, Microsoft Office, and common end-user software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud) in a support environment
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, with the ability to support connectivity, VPN, and access-related issues
- Comfort performing physical, onsite work such as device installation, hardware upgrades, equipment/rack surveys, and OEM warranty or RMA coordination
- Strong customer service skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with end users, escalate appropriately, and document work in a ticketing system
- Experience supporting audio/visual and video conferencing systems, such as telepresence or meeting room panels
- Familiarity with asset decommissioning and OEM warranty/RMA workflows
- Experience coordinating with third-party vendors or managed service providers
- Familiarity with BIOS/OS configuration and endpoint security tools (encryption, authentication)
- Experience supporting VIP or executive-level end users
Job ID 00069837571
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