Tier 1 Licensing, Compliance & Audit Defence Specialist

M4 Digital Group an IT Delivery Practice is a forward thinking and fast-growing SME with an established UK client base. As the next stage in our expansion plan, we require the services of a Tier 1 Licensing, Compliance & Audit Defence Specialist to provide expert guidance across complex enterprise licensing, contractual compliance, and vendor audit defence. To act as a senior authority on Tier 1 vendor licensing, supporting the client through high stakes audit scenarios, contractual interpretation, settlement planning and remediation. You will lead evidence based compliance assessments, translate audit findings into actionable commercial strategies, and help clients navigate licensing risk across major vendors such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, SAP, VMware/Broadcom, Adobe and Red Hat. Operating as a trusted specialist, you will ensure organisations maintain control, clarity and confidence in their licensing posture.

Primary Accountability

• Complex vendor licensing analysis
• Contractual compliance assurance
• Audit defence strategy and leadership
• Remediation planning and commercial negotiation support

• Deep Tier 1 vendor licensing expertise
• Strong audit defence experience
• Ability to interpret licence agreements, support terms, cloud subscriptions and audit clauses
• Evidence based compliance assessment capability
• Experience supporting settlement positions, true ups, renewals and remediation
• Strong background with Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, SAP, VMware/Broadcom, Adobe and Red Hat
• Ability to convert audit findings into practical compliance and commercial actions

• IAITAM CSAM or equivalent
• Microsoft licensing/SAM accreditation
• Oracle licensing and audit defence experience
• Vendor specific licensing training for IBM, SAP, VMware/Broadcom or Adobe