SAM Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a SAM Analyst, responsible for managing IT software assets efficiently. This permanent position focuses on licensing, compliance, and optimizing software use while offering a robust package including competitive salary and development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Health care provision

Laptop and phone provided

Access to extensive training resources

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of enterprise software licensing required.
• Audit and compliance expertise requested.
• Capability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT Software Assets effectively and securely.
• Lead vendor audits and represent the organization.
• Analyze software license entitlement information.

Skills

Enterprise software licensing

Audit and compliance expertise

Cloud licensing

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

ITIL v3/4 Foundation Qualification

Tools

SAM Tools (Snow, Flexera)

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Role: SAM Analyst

Job Type: Permanent

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us as an SAM Analyst.

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We don’t just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more opportunities to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation.

• Tier 1 Software Licensing Knowledge (Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, SAP, RedHat and SUSE)
• Experience working on SAM Tool (Snow, Flexera etc.)

The Role

The SAM Analyst is responsible for ensuring that the IT Software Assets across the estate are managed and controlled in an effective, efficient and secure manner. You will be accountable for licensing activities and will ensure purchases are made in the most effective manner whilst remaining compliant with legal and licencing obligations. The role primarily focusses on purchased entitlements, deployments, risk management and governance.

Key responsibilities:

• Answering Tier 1 Licensing Knowledge queries (Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, SAP, RedHat and SUSE)
• Producing ELPs regularly to maximise ROI and drive cost optimisation
• Leading vendor audits and representing the organisation in a professional manner
• Analysing and understanding usage for key Engineering applications (Siemens, Dassault and Mathworks)
• Ensuring software license entitlement information is loaded accurately and clauses are fully understood
• Working with Snow License Manager and Snow for Engineering daily
• Responsible for operating and maintaining SAM policies, process and standards
• Attending and representing SAM at various governance forums
• Reviewing complex licensing terms and contracts
• Contributing to an ongoing reduction of risk through reducing renewal costs, identifying cost saving opportunities and providing an insight into license utilisation and spend.

Key Skills/Knowledge

• Deep knowledge of enterprise software licensing
• Audit and compliance expertise
• Cloud licensing knowledge (AWS, GCP)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to multitask and cope with a degree of pressure
• The ability to motivate and influence others
• Capability to prioritise work
• ITIL v3/4 Foundation Qualification

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity and inclusion motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected across our workforce implemented through equitable workplace policies and processes.

You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join (these are optional). Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include 12 employee networks such as gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events and we sponsor the London Marathon.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at [emailprotected] with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 / [phone] to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.

Next Steps:

Application Process (optional)

• Online application: You can apply directly through LinkedIn/ by uploading your CV. In case you wish to submit your application via another format like audio/video, please, contact - [emailprotected]
• Skill-Based discussion: This will be a level 1 interview with the project team, it can be via video or in-person. Details will be confirmed by your recruiter.
• Managerial discussion: This discussion will focus on behavioural aspects and person-organisation fit.
• HR Discussion: This will be with one of the members of the HR team and will cover your career journey, aspirations for growth, compensation and any other questions you may have.

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Due to a high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.

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