Enterprise Licensing Specialist (m/ f/ d)

Company Description
Variosystems develops and manufactures electronic solutions for industries where reliability is critical - including Medtech &
Life Science, Industrial &
Automation, Aerospace &
Defence and Smart Infrastructure &
Environment. As a long-term strategic partner to innovators and market leaders, we offer services along the entire value chain, from concept and engineering to validated assemblies and global production. Across our global network, more than 2,800 people work together to transform ideas into reliable electronic systems.

Job Description
- License Management &
Optimization: Manage and maintain enterprise-wide software and hardware licensing portfolios, monitor license usage and ensure optimal allocation and cost control, perform license audits, compliance checks and true-ups, and identify and implement cost optimization strategies.
- Microsoft Licensing: Manage licensing for Microsoft 365 (E3, E5, Business plans), Windows Server, SQL Server, CALs, Azure subscriptions and services. Interpret and apply Microsoft licensing models and agreements (EA, CSP, MCA) and optimize Azure cost management, Reserved Instances, and Hybrid Benefits.
- Citrix Licensing: Administer Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops licensing, manage Citrix license servers and user/device licensing models, and ensure proper licensing for remote access and virtualization environments.
- Firewall &
Security Licensing: Manage licensing for enterprise firewalls (e.g., Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco), monitor and renew subscriptions for threat protection, URL filtering, and VPN licensing. Ensure compliance with security vendor licensing policies.
- Server Hardware &
Infrastructure Licensing: Manage licensing and support contracts for server hardware (Dell, HPE, etc.), firmware, OS, and embedded licenses; coordinate with vendors for hardware renewals, warranties, and upgrades.
- Compliance &
Governance: Ensure compliance with vendor licensing agreements and legal requirements, maintain accurate records of entitlements, deployments, usage, and support internal and external license audits.
- Reporting &
Vendor Management: Generate reports on license utilization, costs, and renewals; work with vendors and partners for procurement, renewals, and negotiations; provide budget forecasts and recommendations for license planning.
- Collaboration &
Advisory: Work closely with IT, security, and procurement teams, provide expert guidance on licensing impact for new projects and deployments, and support infrastructure and cloud teams with licensing best practices.