IT Asset Lifecycle & Licensing Specialist

QTS Realty Trust; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

401(k) retirement plan

flexible spending and HSA accounts

paid holidays

paid time off

paid volunteer days

tuition assistance

parental leave

military leave assistance

QTS scholarship for dependents

wellness program

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking an IT Asset Specialist to manage hardware, software, licenses and related resources across our data-center-focused environments. You will track lifecycle, ensure licenses compliance, and partner with engineering, procurement and facilities teams to optimize assets.

The role emphasizes precise inventory control, cost reduction and data security, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and vendor management as part of a comprehensive asset program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in IT/related field.
• 3+ years of IT or related experience.
• Proven experience in IT asset management and procurement.
• Strong knowledge of hardware and software products.
• Familiarity with licensing agreements and compliance.
• Proficiency with asset tracking and management tools.
• US Citizenship is required by law for this position.

Responsibilities

• Audit and manage hardware assets including Firewalls, routers, switches, and servers.
• Coordinate with Procurement to create and process purchase orders.
• Manage asset additions, dispositions and replacements.
• Process asset requests, validate requests, ship assets, and update records.
• Monitor asset assignments and facilitate reassignments.
• Collaborate with procurement to acquire assets and licenses.
• Ensure policy, budget, and data security compliance.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and evaluate performance.
• Oversee lifecycle of IT assets from procurement to disposal.
• Coordinate with engineers to upgrade aging hardware.
• Ensure secure disposal of retired assets in line with regulations.
• Document asset processes and maintain records and invoices.
• Generate reports on asset utilization, costs and compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/related field

Tools

License management systems

Asset tracking tools

Job description

QTS Realty Trust is seeking an IT Asset Specialist to manage hardware, software, licenses and related resources across our data-center-focused environments. You will track lifecycle, ensure licenses compliance, and partner with engineering, procurement and facilities teams to optimize assets.

The role emphasizes precise inventory control, cost reduction and data security, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and vendor management as part of a comprehensive asset program.