Cognizant
IT Support Apprentice
Cognizant Apprenticeship Program – IT Support Technician

Apprenticeship: Program Overview

Cognizant Apprenticeship Program is officially registered and recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL). Every graduate of our Registered Apprenticeship program receives a nationally recognized credential from the DOL.

The IT Support Technician apprenticeship program is a one-year paid learning experience; in which new hires are required to successfully complete specific learning hours and on-the-job training to ensure success in their new role and pass technical assessments along the way.

Upon graduating and receiving a certificate from the apprenticeship program, Associates will be eligible for continued employment with Cognizant based on education, work experience, technical assessment, performance evaluation, and client engagement.

Position Overview

By joining Cognizant as an IT Support Technician Apprentice, new hires will work within the Cloud, Infrastructure & Security (CIS) practice to provide professional and technical support for clients across all industries and their systems and networks in the following areas: general system administration, network administration, cloud administration, and end user systems and application support. This is a client-facing role including regular interactions with various client managers.

New hires will get trained in specific technical skills to enhance core competency skills and grow their career. Throughout the first year at Cognizant, we will closely monitor progression and offer coaching, training, and support to help achieve long-term career goals at Cognizant.

Responsibilities

Open to relocating within the U.S. for future assignments as required by business needs Work in a 24/7 rotation shift, meaning shift start and end times will vary and will often commence and/or end outside of normal business hours Provide first level support and resolution for Cognizant products, internal associates, and clients – including working on assigned tickets with a focus on account provisioning and troubleshooting Answer and respond to inbound calls or electronic requests from end-users regarding incidents and log and track all incidents and requests Create detailed notes of the problem the user is experiencing, find steps they can take to fix the issue, manage the flow of incoming support requests, and update into the service desk tracking software Update general knowledge of current corporate, division, and facility-specific products; in addition to improving the ability to resolve requests on first contact Ability to create tickets, categorize and prioritize open items in action log and ensuring timely delivery across the organization Escalate production issues quickly and drive resolution while communicating status and resolution path to client Follow up with reported complex incidents to ensure they are resolved, requests are filled, and the customer communication is complete Undergo training based on project requirements 

Qualifications

Associate degree required in an IT related field; such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems CompTIA and/or AWS certification(s) preferred 1-2 years of experience working in end-user support and IT performance analysis role preferred Experience working in 24/7 operations (i.e. call Centers in a voice support process) Comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of computer hardware and software Knowledgeable in Windows operating systems Proficient with task management, customer relationship management software; with good understanding of Microsoft Office suite Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team Strong multitasking skills handling voice calls and document records simultaneously Excellent time-management, organizational skills, and customer management Self-motivated individuals with strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the passion and appetite to learn newer technologies 

Location(s)

Associates will be deployed to Cognizant office(s) in Columbus, OH where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions.

Start Date(s)

The apprenticeship program will start on May 2024. While we will attempt to honor candidate start date preferences, business need and position availability will determine final start date assignment.

Why Choose Us?

Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities. Our associate’s diverse backgrounds offer varied perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients.

If you’re comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary And Other Compensation

The base salary for this position is $20/hour (annum $41,600.00) and is eligible for a progressive pay increase after 11 months to $25/hour (annum of $52,000.00) based on performance and skills obtained.

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.

Work Authorization

Due to the nature of this position Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role.

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Apr 19 2024

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.

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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Columbus, OH