Hardware Asset Management

Req ID: 390326 

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We are currently seeking a Hardware Asset Management to join our team in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (IN-UP), India (IN).

Hardware Asset Management

Replacing: Lead Sys Programming Analyst

Hardware Asset Management – Lead Systems Programming Analyst

1. Server Lifecycle Management

Manage end-to-end lifecycle of server hardware: purchase planning → deployment → maintenance → refresh → decommission

Track end-of-life (EOL) and end-of-support (EOS) milestones and drive proactive refresh planning

Maintain accurate server records in CMDB / asset management systems (e.g., ServiceNow)

Coordinate deinstallation, data sanitization, and disposal in compliance with policies

2. Vendor Support & Contract Oversight

Manage OEM and third-party support contracts

Track warranty status, SLAs, and maintenance coverage for all server assets

Contract renewals, co-terming, and support strategy decisions (OEM vs. TPM)

Identify cost optimization opportunities (e.g., right-sizing support tiers, eliminating overlapping coverage)

Mitigate risks tied to unsupported or aging hardware

3. Risk & Availability Management

Ensure critical production servers have appropriate support coverage aligned to business SLAs

Partner with operations teams to reduce incident impact via contract-aware escalation paths

4. Financial Planning & Optimization

Forecast server refresh cycles, maintenance renewals, and capital vs. operational spend

Provide visibility into total cost of ownership (TCO) for server infrastructure

Support budgeting and vendor negotiations with data-driven insights

5. Operational Integration

Work with infrastructure, data center, engineering, and procurement teams to align asset strategy

Support incident, problem, and change management processes

Enable audits (financial, security, compliance) through accurate asset and contract data

6. Process & Tooling

Maintain and improve server asset management processes, standards, and governance

Drive automation and reconciliation between discovery tools, CMDB, and contract systems

Enforce asset tagging, inventory accuracy, and periodic reconciliation

Key Outcomes

Accurate, audit-ready server inventory and lifecycle status

Zero (or minimal) unsupported servers in production

Optimized support contract spend and coverage alignment

Reduced risk from aging infrastructure

Predictable and well-managed server refresh cycles

Typical Skills / Experience

Strong understanding of enterprise server environments

Experience with hardware support models and lifecycle planning

Familiarity with ServiceNow HAM / CMDB

Vendor management and negotiation skills

Knowledge of data center operations and infrastructure dependencies

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