IT Asset Specialist
IT Asset Specialist
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The IT Asset Specialist will be responsible for managing and optimizing QTSs IT assets including hardware software licenses and related resources. This role involves tracking the lifecycle of IT devices ensuring compliance with licensing agreements and maximizing the value of the companys IT investments. The IT Asset Specialist will work closely with Network Engineers Systems and Cloud Engineers Application Engineers Procurement team and other key stakeholders to maintain accurate inventory reduce costs and improve overall operational efficiency.
RESPONSIBILITIES other duties may be assigned.
- 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.
- Ensures 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 costeffective 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 assetrelated policies and procedures to employees and key stakeholders.
- Generate regular reports on asset utilization performance and compliance.
- Document IT assetrelated 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors 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.
- Strong knowledge of hardware and software products.
- Familiarity with licensing agreements and compliance.
- Proficiency with asset tracking and management tools.
- US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- IT Asset Management certification
- Other related IT certifications (eg. ITIL)
- Previous experience working in the data center industry
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with crossfunctional teams.
- Excellent writing skills for generating clear and concise internal and customer communications
- Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization
- Uses organizational skills to determine prioritization and appropriate multitasking
- Focuses on scope tone and quality of processes and their respective documentation as well as the associated goals priorities deadlines and weaknesses
- Performs necessary and timely followup escalating appropriately if necessary
TOTAL REWARDS
- This role is also eligible for a competitive benets package that includes: medical dental vision life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; exible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program and other company benets.
- This position is bonus eligible.
We conform to all the laws statutes and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or national origin age disability status Genetic Information & Testing Family & Medical Leave protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint orally or in writing to the employer or the government or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an email to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Employment Type
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