Microsoft Licensing & Cloud Optimisation Specialist (Microsoft 365, Azure, CSP/NCE, SKU)
Posted 4 days ago by Sterling Manhattan
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
Home Based , UK
Summary: The role of Microsoft Licensing & Cloud Optimisation Specialist focuses on optimizing Microsoft 365 and Azure SKUs while ensuring compliance and maximizing ROI across Microsoft licensing estates. The candidate should possess deep knowledge of the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) model and the New Commerce Experience (NCE). Experience in Microsoft licensing strategy across various platforms is highly desirable. The position is primarily remote with occasional travel to London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage CSP/NCE and partner engagement.
- Optimise SKUs (E3/E5, add-ons) through usage analysis and workload-based licensing.
- Implement license re-harvesting and joiner/mover/leaver governance.
- Optimise Azure spend.
Key Skills:
- Deep knowledge of Microsoft licensing, particularly in Microsoft 365, Azure, Security, and Power Platform.
- Experience with the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) model and New Commerce Experience (NCE).
- Ability to analyze usage and optimize licensing strategies.
- Experience in managing partner engagement.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
We are currently seeking a Microsoft licensing expert with deep knowledge of the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) model, including the New Commerce Experience (NCE). The role is responsible for optimiisng Microsoft 365 and Azure SKUs, ensuring compliance, and maximising return on investment across Microsoft licensing estates.
It would be highly desirable to have experience of Microsoft licensing strategy across Microsoft 365, Azure, Security, and Power Platform and have experience with as much of the following as possible:
- Manage CSP/NCE and partner engagement.
- Optimise SKUs (E3/E5, add-ons) through usage analysis and workload-based licensing.
- Implement license re-harvesting and joiner/mover/leaver governance.
- Optimise Azure spend.
The role is outside IR35 and would be mostly remote with occasional travel to London