Software Asset Analyst

CGG; Oxford; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridien in Crawley, United Kingdom, is seeking a detail-oriented Software Asset Analyst to support software asset management across the organization. The role reports to the HPC Governance and Compliance Director and collaborates with sourcing, procurement, IT operations, and business stakeholders throughout the software asset lifecycle.

This full-time position requires an associate degree and at least one year of IT/SAM experience, with strong knowledge of software inventory tools, Flexera,

Qualifications

• Requires Associate degree or equivalent in IT or a related field.
• Minimum one year of IT, SAM, procurement, or related experience.
• Understanding of SAM principles and lifecycle processes.
• Experience with software inventory tools and asset management platforms; Flexera is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with IT environments and information security concepts.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical or procedural documentation.
• Desirable: Flexera, software inventory and discovery tools, Oracle databases, or asset management reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to collaborate across global teams and communicate with international stakeholders.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain software asset inventories and license records, including terms and product associations.
• Link purchases, subscriptions and renewals with licenses in SAM tool.
• Support administration and maintenance of the SAM platform, including upgrades and troubleshooting.
• Collect and reconcile installation data to determine compliance and resolve inventory issues with IT Operations.
• Monitor the health of the SAM environment.
• Create reports on software compliance, liabilities and budget information; analyze exceptions and licensing risks.
• Assist sourcing teams with software renewals and maintenance agreements; ensure payments align with contracts.
• Identify underutilised software and opportunities for license reuse or cancellation to drive savings.
• Coordinate software compliance remediation activities and communicate risks to stakeholders.
• Support ISMS documentation and process records; help ensure software management aligns with policies and standards.
• Assist with audits and certification efforts, and contribute to vulnerability management initiatives.

Skills

SAM concepts

Software Asset Management

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Flexera

Oracle DB

Job description

Salary: £53,000 - 93,000 per year

Requirements:

• We require an associate degree or equivalent technical certification in Information Technology or a related field.


• We require at least one year of experience in IT, software asset management, procurement, or a related discipline.


• We expect an understanding of Software Asset Management principles and lifecycle processes.


• We seek experience with software inventory tools and asset management platforms; Flexera experience is highly desirable.


• We value familiarity with IT environments and information security concepts.


• We expect experience creating and maintaining technical or procedural documentation.


• We prefer experience with Flexera, software inventory and discovery tools, Oracle databases, or asset management and compliance reporting tools.


• We seek strong analytical and problem-solving skills, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.


• We expect integrity in handling sensitive and confidential information, self-motivation, and strong time-management skills.


• We value collaboration across global teams, strong communication, writing, and presentation skills, and comfort working with international stakeholders.


• We require fluency in English.

Responsibilities:

• We maintain software asset inventories and license records, including license terms, usage rules, restrictions, and product associations.


• We associate purchases, subscriptions, and renewals with licenses in our Software Asset Management (SAM) tool.


• We support the administration and maintenance of the SAM platform, including upgrades, interfaces, and troubleshooting.


• We collect and reconcile software installation data to determine compliance, manage inventory collection processes, and work with IT Operations to resolve inventory issues.


• We monitor the health of our Software Asset Management environment.


• We create reports on software compliance, liabilities, and budget information, analyze exceptions and licensing risks, and recommend remediation plans.


• We support sourcing teams and business stakeholders with software renewals and maintenance agreements, ensuring payments align with contractual commitments.


• We identify underutilised software and opportunities for license reuse or cancellation, driving savings through rationalisation, license recycling, and optimised licensing practices.


• We coordinate software compliance remediation activities and communicate risks to stakeholders.


• We support continuous improvement of our Information Security Management System (ISMS), maintain documentation and process records, and help ensure software management practices comply with internal policies and external standards.


• We assist with internal and external audits and certification efforts, and contribute to software vulnerability management and intellectual property protection initiatives.

Technologies:

• Support


• Oracle


• Security

More:

We are Viridien, an advanced technology, digital, and Earth data company working to address natural resource, digital, energy transition, and infrastructure challenges. We are seeking a detail-oriented Software Asset Analyst to support software asset management and optimisation across our organization. The role reports to our HPC Governance and Compliance Director and works with sourcing, procurement, IT operations, and business stakeholders throughout the software asset lifecycle. This is a full-time position based in Crawley, United Kingdom. We are committed to a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience, equal employment opportunities, and reasonable adjustments for candidates who need them. Due to application volumes, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant; we aim to provide personalised feedback to candidates who progress beyond the first interview stage.

last updated 40 week of 2026