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ID #46135629
State Texas
City Dallas / fort worth
Job type Contract
Salary USD Market Market
Source Mastech Digital
Showed 2022-10-01
Date 2022-10-01
Deadline 2022-11-29
Category Et cetera
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SAM Specialist

Texas, Dallas / fort worth, 75201 Dallas / fort worth USA

Vacancy expired!

Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a

SAM Specialist for our client in the

Energy domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a

Contract position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.

Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Location: Dallas, TX

Role: SAM Specialist

Primary Skills: Administration

Role Description: The

SAM Specialist must have at least 3+ years of experience. The Software Asset Management (SAM) Specialist is accountable for software utilization and compliance data. In this role, you will provide subject matter expertise for major software publishers and smaller publishers. You will assist as needed with software vendor contracts and work with other departments to build, execute and manage remediation as it relates to software compliance. You will also evaluate SAM tool system design and provide requirements for functionality. Align license capacity with initial needs, expected growth, and enterprise experience from similar implementations. You will establish SAM processes and procedures.

Key Roles & Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned. Participates in the management of software licenses to help ensure compliance with policies, software licenses agreements, and end-user licenses agreements. Design and implement SAM tool and technology (preferably Flexera-based) license management solutions to support software lifecycle management. Manage, operate, and trouble-shoot SAM tool and technology (preferably Flexera-based) license management solutions. Audit and improve software license data and ensure that software licenses are managed and tracked effectively. Analyze and improve customer software lifecycle management and change management. Provide and improve data, reports, and dashboards on software lifecycle management and software ROI Occasionally build Cognos reports or otherwise to improve the operations of the system. Contributes to the maintenance of Companys effective licenses position within Companys Software Asset Management Solution through the effective, efficient and agile utilization of the tool. Contributes to the IT teams understanding, tracking and forecasting of software licenses by collaborating with the teams and clearly explaining the software license agreements and management processes and procedures. Assist management in leading, training, and developing employees to better understand and utilize software licensing processes, procedures and tools. Research, prepare and deliver presentations to all levels of management on software licensing processes and procedures. Demonstrate leadership and active participation in inter-company committees with Company. Maintain an understanding of changing technologies, risks and potential impacts on Company. Assist others in learning and understanding software compliance and risks. Collaborate closely with the Commercial Governance team in contract negotiations related to software licensing by providing supporting data and information related to software licensing. Employ methods to focus and successfully perform responsibilities in an open work environment.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirements: High School diploma, GED or equivalent is required; Bachelors degree in MIS, Statistics or Computer Science is preferred.

Minimum Experience Requirements: 5+ years experience in IT Software Asset Management software licensing

Minimum Skill Requirements: Strong quantitative, analytical, problem solving skills, including the ability to accumulate, organize, and assimilate large amounts of information Ability to meet strict deadlines while managing multiple tasks with competing priorities Ability to learn and master the administration of Companys SAM solution Flexera product knowledge including FNMS, Workflow Manager, App Portal, and Data Platform License server administration Thorough understanding of various Tier 1 vendor license models (Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Symantec, VMware, TIBCO, Adobe) and the ability to interpret software contracts/EULAs Ability to create Effective License Positions for Tier 1 publishers using SAM tools such as Flexera. Knowledge of software deployment Knowledge about software deployment, device inventory, software asset management (SCCM, ADDM) Understanding of Cognos and ability to build Cognos reports Expertise in Microsoft stack of technologies (including SQL Server, Windows, Active Directory, IIS) Understanding of Cloud/Virtualization technologies (VMware, XenApp, XenDesktop, AppV, etc.) Ability to use initiative to identify and pro-actively resolve issues Ability to communicate professionally, concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing Strong interpersonal and team building skills Ability to work with a diverse team and help influence/drive change across functional boundaries Ability to generate technical but user-friendly procedural documents Ability to work with minimal supervision

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities: Ability to build reports using Cognos, SQL, or similar technology Knowledge about enterprise security XML Scripting skills (PowerShell, VB Script, Perl, etc.) Prior experience with Software Audits/ Compliance Experience dealing with software procurement and vendor management Project management skills

Measures of Success: Demonstrated ability to interface with external and internal partners in a professional manner Demonstrated skills in prioritization and multi-tasking, and success in adapting to change in a fast-paced environment Strives for accuracy Manages and minimize risks related to IT software licensing Positively contributes to the maintenance of Companys active licenses position within the SAM solution and produces supporting reports Contributes to the continuous improvement of software licensing processes and procedures in a constructive, measurable manner.

Education: High School diploma, GED/Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Information Technology or another related field or Equivalent

Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience

Relocation: This position will not cover relocation expenses

Travel: No

Local Preferred: Yes

Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)

Recruiter Name: Lovisha Ahluwalia

Recruiter Phone:/p>

Equal Employment Opportunity

Minimum Education Required: Bachelor

Years of Experience Required: At Least 3 Years

Expected Travel Time: None

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