The first thing you learn at Leidos Australia is to leave current thinking at the door. Our aim is to make the world a safer, healthier and more efficient place, but we won’t get far using existing ideas. We need incisive minds like yours to weave together information technology, engineering and science skills into practical solutions for the most complex and high risk challenges. That's where you come in... 

We're currently seeking a Software Asset Management Specialist to join our Government account here at Leidos. This role with be responsible for the day to day implementation of the Software Licence process ensuring:

• Manage and maintain a software license register.
• Support reconciliation activities from software discovery.
• Able to maintain software licence compliance in a complex environment.
• Evaluate and recommend options to reduce licensing costs, and assist in forecasting licencing.
• At a minimum understand how software licencing works for variety of vendors including Microsoft & IBM products.
• Able to communicate well with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Undertake software registration, software downloads & software license requests as required.
• Able to create licencing reports and metric.
• Undertake software maintenance renewal request.
• Able to provide software licencing advice to projects and staff.

For this position we would consider experienced applicants on either a 4 or 5 day working week. We support flexible work practices and encourage part time applicants and return to work carers to apply. 

About you and what you'll bring

• Minimum 3-5 Years experience in an IT Software Management role;
• ITIL V3 Qualified (desirable);
• Good understanding of all the ITIL Processes and how SACM integrates with the other ITIL Processes;
• Strong technical, logical & problem solving skills;
• Strong presentation, engagement & communication skills (written & verbal);
• Baseline clearance (desirable).

Due to the nature of the work this role will require a baseline clearance with ability to obtain an NV1. Due to this requirement, applicants must hold Australian Citizenship. 

At Leidos you’ll enjoy 12 weeks paid parental leave as a primary carer, flexible work practices, discounted health insurance, novated leasing and more. Foster your career through complete access to learning and development and mentoring opportunities, we have a strong track record of internal promotion and career transitions. Join a company who acknowledges “People First”.