IT Hardware Asset Management Analyst job

IT Hardware Asset Management Analyst

Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Client is looking for a qualified BSA with skills and focus on IT Hardware Asset Management best practices. This staff person will be reporting to the ITAM Program Manager to lead a citywide effort, to centralize hardware management, implement strategies to reduce total cost of ownership and ensure the adoption of hardware best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with establishing a centralized HAM strategy that includes development of an approved list of Hardware and an associated implementation plan. This plan should address, at a minimum, the lifecycle phases, funding aggregation, and other considerations, including the use of lease agreements.
• Assist with developing and executing the ITAM program’s Hardware management centralization plan to centralize license management, implement strategies to reduce duplication, and ensure the adoption of hardware management best practices where possible.
• Assist with establishing policy and procedures for hardware agreements and licenses.
• Assist with implementing strategies to reduce duplication of citywide Hardware.
• Assist in developing an assessment and approval process to determine the cost and benefit of purchasing Hardware maintenance programs. The process should include a means of assessing operational impacts and risks, including information security and privacy.
• Assist with developing a Digital Media Library (DML) best practice to maintain current hardware versions and images.
• Assist in developing a process to respond to hardware vendor audits, license validation requests, and theft and fraud investigations.
• Assist in developing methodologies, policies, and practices for Hardware asset life cycle management.

What You Need To Have:

• Three to five years of experience in IT Asset Management/Hardware Asset Management, and discovery tools.
• Knowledge of specific vendor licensing schemes from vendors such as Dell, Hewlett Packard, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with system Knowledge of IT support tools such as ITSM, SCCM as well as ITIL processes.
• Experience with ITSM work-flow management tools like ServiceNow\Jira, etc.
• Leverage knowledge of Hardware deployment, device inventory, Hardware asset management (SCCM, ADDM).
• Working knowledge of NIST security best practices.

Preferred Education/Experience Requirements:

• College degree in business or technology preferred.
• Certified Hardware Asset Manager or Certified IT Asset Manager preferred.
• Background and understanding of IT processes and infrastructure, including but not limited to IT Asset Management with a focus on inventory life cycle, practices, and management.