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# Senior Engineer - Systems (Software Asset Management)

- **Company:** Maximus, Inc.
- **Location:** Birmingham, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Application Performance Management, Configuration Management Databases, Inventory Management Software, Lookup Table, Pivot Tables, Software Asset Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Licensing, Information Technology, Servicenow
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usd6a219fae61d96bcb405da31c0f230a9/eaa

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in related field.

 - 5-7 years of relevant professional experience required.
 - Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

 - 5 years related experience required.
 - Must have experience with SAM platforms such as ServiceNow SAM Pro.
 - Strong Software Licensing Knowledge is required
 - Asset & License Management experience is required
 - Data Analysis - strong excel skills including Pivot tables, XLookup/VLookup is key.
 - Must have familiarity with CMDBs and IT-Asset management systems.
 - Financial Awareness of software spend and total cost of ownership.
 - Analytical and problem-solving skills (strong attention to detail).
 - Strong communication and writing skills.
 - Strong organizational skills.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

 - Vendor and procurement skills is a nice to have

## Description

Responsible for the computer systems analysis, requirements analysis, modeling, configuration, monitoring and support for mission-critical applications.

 - Lead the monitoring and testing of application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes.
 - Work closely with business and systems analysts to define system requirements to meet both internal and external customer needs.
 - Provide status updates to manager, and project manager on project progress, challenges, issues, and end-user satisfaction.
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 - Maintain accurate software asset records, including entitlements, license counts, deployments, allocations, assignments, renewals, support terms, ownership, and contractual metadata.
 - Reconcile software purchases, entitlements, installations, usage, and consumption data to identify gaps, overages, unused licenses, underutilized licenses, and potential compliance risks.
 - Support monthly, quarterly, and annual software license audits by gathering data, validating license positions, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions.
 - Analyze software usage trends to identify opportunities for license reclamation, reassignment, consolidation, cost avoidance, and contract optimization.
 - Review software requests to determine whether an existing license is available, whether the request aligns with approved software standards, and whether procurement or governance review is required.
 - Partner with Procurement and Finance to support software purchases, renewals, true-ups, invoice validation, budget forecasting, and total cost of ownership analysis.
 - Work with Legal, Security, and vendor management stakeholders to review licensing terms, contract requirements, data protection considerations, audit clauses, and compliance obligations.
 - Collaborate with application owners and technical owners to validate business need, usage requirements, ownership, support contacts, access controls, and lifecycle status for managed software titles.
 - Administer and maintain SAM-related data in tools such as ServiceNow SAM Pro, CMDB repositories, discovery platforms, inventory tools, procurement systems, vendor portals, and reporting workbooks.
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