IT Specialist - Software Licensing Specialist

- Provide support for software licensing and manage licensing agreements and renewals in an enterprise software lifecycle setting. - Support licensing for diverse environments including Windows, Linux, macOS, cloud, and virtualized systems. - Oversee licensing for significant enterprise software platforms such as Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, SolidWorks, and VMware/Broadcom to achieve administrative and cost efficiencies. - Interpret and analyze EULAs, enterprise agreements, subscription terms, and licensing addenda to ensure compliance with software licensing terms and usage rights. - Evaluate software for compatibility with the SwRI computing environment, especially for systems handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). - Advise IT teams and stakeholders regarding licensing implications of deployments, upgrades, virtualization, and cloud usage. - Assist with CMMC-aligned documentation and evidence collection concerning software inventory, usage, and entitlements. - As part of the Software Lifecycle team, review and approve Microsoft and third-party software for use within SwRI. - Maintain and track software licenses utilizing established systems within SwRI. - Develop internal guidelines and best practices to encourage compliant software usage across the organization. - Review quotes, renewal proposals, and licensing metrics for accuracy and alignment with operational and compliance requirements. - Engage with software vendors and authorized resellers to clarify licensing terms, pricing models, and compliance obligations.