Southwest Research Institute · 11 hours ago
IT SPECIALIST - SR. IT SPECIALIST - IT Software Licensing Specialist
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSouthwest Research Institute is a research and development organization that provides Windows support and manages software licensing. They are seeking a Senior IT Software Licensing Specialist to support software licensing agreements, manage enterprise software platforms, and ensure compliance with licensing terms.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide support for software licensing and licensing agreements and renewals. and approvals in an enterprise software lifecycle setting
Support licensing across Windows, Linux, macOS, cloud, and virtualized environments
Manage licensing for major enterprise software platforms including Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, SolidWorks, and VMware/Broadcom to obtain administrative and cost efficiencies
Interpret, and analyze EULAs, enterprise agreements, subscription terms, and licensing addenda to ensure organizational compliance with all software licensing terms and usage rights
Review for technical compatibility with the SwRI computing environment
Assess software for suitability in the SwRI regulated and controlled environments, including systems handling CUI
Advise IT teams and stakeholders on licensing implications of deployments, upgrades, virtualization, subscription transitions, cloud usage
Support CMMC-aligned documentation and evidence collection related to software inventory, usage, and entitlement
As part of the Software Lifecycle team, review and approve Microsoft and 3rd party software for use within SwRI
Maintain and track software licenses using established systems in SwRI
Develop internal guidance and best practices to promote compliant software usage across the organization
Review quotes, renewal proposals, and licensing metrics for accuracy and alignment with operational and compliance requirements
Engage with software vendors and authorized resellers to clarify licensing terms, pricing models, and compliance obligations
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related degree field with relevant experience. In lieu of a BS degree 6 years professional IT licensing experience with related technical certifications
3 years: Experience in IT software licensing, asset management, or compliance. Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying EULAs, enterprise agreements, and subscription-based licensing and determining suitability of software for IT environments
2 years: Hands-on experience managing licenses for major software vendors such as Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, SolidWorks, and VMware
2 years: Strong understanding of modern licensing models, including subscription, infrastructure-based, and bundled offerings. Experience working with procurement teams and software vendors
1 years: General IT infrastructure administration experience in a Microsoft Windows physical, virtual, or cloud based secure enterprise environment to include workstations, servers, and other devices
A valid/clear driver's license is required
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen
Preferred
Microsoft certifications relating to the support of Microsoft technologies (MCSA, MCSE). Certifications preferred
Company
Southwest Research Institute
Southwest Research Institute is an independent organization benefiting the government and others through innovative science and more.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.47MKey Investors
NASAUS Department of EnergyARPA-E
2025-03-11Grant· $3M
2023-06-09Grant· $2M
2022-12-14Series Unknown· $1.61M
Leadership Team
Walter D. Downing
Executive Vice President and COO
Alan Stern
Associate Vice President
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