IT Asset & Lifecycle Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Military benefits

Job summary

QTS Data Centers in Ashburn, Virginia, is seeking an IT Asset Specialist to manage and optimize IT assets across the lifecycle, coordinating with procurement, engineering, and finance to maximize asset value and ensure compliance. The role requires collaboration with multiple teams to maintain accurate inventory, drive cost efficiencies, and support strategic initiatives.

The candidate will handle asset intake, tracking, disposition, and secure disposal, while generating regular utilization and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Three or more years of IT or related experience.
• Proven experience in IT asset management and procurement.
• Familiarity with licensing agreements and compliance.
• Proficiency with asset tracking and management tools.

Responsibilities

• Audit and manage hardware assets, including Firewalls, routers, switches, Wireless Access Points, and servers.
• Coordinate with our Procurement team to create and process purchase orders for IT hardware and software.
• Ensure timely and accurate additions, dispositions, and periodic replacements of IT assets.
• Process IT asset requests including validation of the requests, shipping of IT assets, and updating of asset records.
• Monitor and track IT asset assignments and facilitate reassignments as needed.
• Collaborate with procurement team to acquire necessary IT assets and licenses.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and budget requirements.
• Maintain relationships with IT asset vendors and service providers.
• Evaluate vendor performance and negotiate agreements for cost-effective solutions.
• Manage the entire lifecycle of IT assets from procurement to disposal.
• Work with Technology Engineering teams to ensure the timely replacement or upgrade of aging or obsolete IT hardware.
• Coordinate the secure disposal or recycling of retired IT assets in compliance with environmental regulations and data security policies.
• Collaborate with Technology Engineering teams, Procurement team, Facility Operations teams, and approved vendors to ensure seamless deployment of IT assets into new infrastructure and into existing infrastructure.
• Communicate asset-related policies and procedures to employees and key stakeholders.
• Generate regular reports on asset utilization, performance, and compliance.
• Document IT asset-related processes, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation related to IT assets, including purchase invoices, warranties, and maintenance agreements.
• Generate reports and analytics on asset utilization, costs, and compliance status for management review.
• Ensure that data on retired assets is securely wiped or destroyed to prevent data breaches.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry standards related to IT asset management.

Skills

IT asset management

Procurement

Licensing compliance

Asset tracking tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Procurement software

Licensing management tools

Job description

QTS Data Centers in Ashburn, Virginia, is seeking an IT Asset Specialist to manage and optimize IT assets across the lifecycle, coordinating with procurement, engineering, and finance to maximize asset value and ensure compliance. The role requires collaboration with multiple teams to maintain accurate inventory, drive cost efficiencies, and support strategic initiatives.

The candidate will handle asset intake, tracking, disposition, and secure disposal, while generating regular utilization and