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Cognizant Apprenticeship Program - IT Support Technician
Cognizant North America | |
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) | |
United States, Texas, College Station | |
211 Quality Circle (Show on map) | |
March 19, 2024 | |
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
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Location(s) New hires will be deployed to specific client sites and those locations will be discussed through the application process. While Cognizant will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your location preference, please note that final assignments will be based on business needs and regional relocation may be required. Start Date(s) New hires will start in three cohorts: March, May, or October 2024. While we will attempt to honor candidate start date preferences, business need and position availability will determine final start date assignment. Exact start dates will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively. Why Choose Us? Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates.You will be supported by high-caliberexpertsand employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities.Ourassociate'sdiverse backgrounds offervaried perspectivesandfuelnewways of thinking.Weencourage lively discussionswhich inspirebetterresultsforour 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 Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 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:
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 Must be fully/permanently authorized to work in the US, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for this role (CPT/OPT not eligible). Employee Status : Full Time Employee Shift : Variable Job Posting : Jan 29 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 or follow usApplicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. 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. If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email with your request and contact information. |