IT Asset Management Analyst
Innova - Hampton, VA
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A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring an IT Asset Management Analyst.To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. Position type: Full-time - Contract Duration: 12 monthsLocation: Newport News, VA 23607 As an IT Asset Management Analyst, you will: Job Details:Establishes and implements hardware and software acquisition, protection, maintenance and retention policies, standards and procedures that are aligned with IT standards and strategy.Investigates available hardware and software products; evaluates and recommends products based on user requirements.Coordinates with the procurement function to interview, select and negotiate with hardware and software vendors to purchase the appropriate equipment at the lowest cost.Reviews licenses and/or contracts to ensure that hardware and software equipment is covered by the contract and properly documented. The Software Asset Management (SAM) Specialist is responsible for ensuring effective management of software licenses, compliance, and vendor relationships within the Vendor Management organization.The position involves collaboration with various internal and external teams regarding tracking software assets, maintaining compliance, and implementing best practices for software asset management, including procedures for tracking assets within a Software Asset Management tool. The individual will assist in forming procurement strategies that optimize technology spent across the organization. The position establishes and implements software acquisition, protection, maintenance and renewal standards and processes.Investigates available software products; evaluates and recommends products based on user requirements.Coordinates with the procurement function to interview, select and negotiate with software vendors to purchase the appropriate equipment at the lowest cost.Reviews licenses and/or contracts to ensure that the software is covered by the contract and properly documented.The candidate must have excellent analytical skills, as well as expert knowledge of software license metrics, product use rights, and preferred experience with a SAM tool such as USU License Management or Service Now SAM Pro. Responsibilities:Analyze the company's software asset data and create reports that drive compliance, cost savings, cost avoidance, and harvesting strategies.Reconcile license entitlements with discovered installations or demand data to determine effective license positions.Analyze software usage reports and recommend remediation plans for underutilized or over utilized non-compliant positions.Develop, or evaluate existing best practice strategies around acquisition, deployment, and retirement of software assets by recommending and creating policies, processes, and procedures to support end-to-end software asset lifecycle management.Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all software assets within the organization, including versions and installations for each application.Have specialized knowledge of key vendors such as Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, IBM, VMware, Adobe and other high value vendors used by the company.Conduct regular self-audits and annual True Ups to reconcile license entitlements and direct remediation efforts to limit exposure.Manage and address audits in accordance with the company's timelines and labor resources, including analysis, reporting, and documentation to support both company and the vendor's request, while ensuring best interest and outcome.Use the company's SAM tools to develop dashboards and ongoing compliance reporting on core software vendors such as Microsoft, Adobe, and others.Support the Hardware Asset Management team as needed (i.e. tracking, compliance, procedures, and best practices). Requirements: Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business Administration, or a related field with 5 years of relevant professional experience. 2 years of relevant experience with a master's degree.Expert Knowledge of software licensing terms and conditions and the application of those terms to the demand and usage within a physical and virtual environment.Experience with Altiris, SmartTrack, HP Asset Management, SAM Pro, or other IT Asset Management systemsUnderstanding of licensing impact on IT Data Center, Server and Cloud Infrastructure, and On-Prem VMware Virtualization environments.Expert knowledge of product use rights for publishers such as Oracle, Microsoft, Adobe, SAP, IBM, etc.Advanced Excel and analytical reporting skills.Organized, responsive, and thorough problem solver.Ability to function in a dynamic work environment and able to multi-task and work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.IAITAM or CSAM certification a plus. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW. Thank you!Talat(210) 881-3215Talat.Perveen@ PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:Salary Range*: $40 - $46 Per hour.*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields. Recent Recognitions: Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications Website: Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@ or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. INDGN01 Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields. Recent Recognitions:One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA - Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)ClearlyRated® Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MSInnova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please call (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Created: 2025-02-26