Senior Asset Management Specialist (R4747)

Shield AI•Dallas, TX

1d•$79,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Shield AI is seeking an experienced IT Asset Manager to own and scale the companyâs enterprise IT asset management and procurement function across hardware and software environments. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate asset lifecycle management, license compliance, and cost-effective procurement while leading the day-to-day execution of asset operations through an Asset Management Specialist. This position reports into Service Delivery team under Enterprise Operations and works closely with Cloud & Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Finance to ensure Shield AIâs IT assets are secure, auditable, and available to support rapid global growth. The ideal candidate brings strong operational discipline, vendor and procurement experience, and a process-driven mindset to build scalable, compliant asset management practices in a mission-critical environment. This position may be based in San Diego, CA; Dallas, TX; or Washington, D.C.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in IT Asset Management, IT Operations, or Enterprise IT
Demonstrated experience managing both hardware and software assets at scale
Strong understanding of procurement processes, vendor management, and budgeting
Experience supporting audits or compliance frameworks involving asset accountability
Proven ability to build and improve operational processes
Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Nice To Haves

Experience leading or mentoring junior team members
Experience operating IT asset management processes and systems; familiarity with CMDB or ITAM tooling preferred
Familiarity with enterprise environments subject to SOC, NIST, ITAR, or DoD controls
Experience working closely with Finance on forecasting and cost optimization
Background in enterprise or defense-adjacent organizations

Responsibilities

Own and scale Shield AIâs Enterprise Operations asset management and IT procurement function, with end-to-end accountability for hardware, software, licensing, vendor relationships, and spend optimization.
Serve as the functional lead for the Asset Management section, defining workflows, mentoring execution, and scaling processes
Lead IT procurement activities, including vendor management, RFQs, renewals, budgeting, and cost optimization
Ensure accurate inventory, software license compliance, and audit readiness in partnership with IT Security and Infrastructure teams
Ensure asset and license compliance in support of internal audits, external audits, and regulated environments (SOC, NIST, DoD, ITAR as applicable)
Build and maintain reporting for inventory, spend, renewals, and risk to support leadership visibility and planning
Coordinate global asset logistics, warranties, support agreements, and asset transfers to support hiring, projects, and site growth
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including standardization, lifecycle forecasting, and asset recycling programs