IP Audit Engineer

Hitachi Vantara combines technology, intellectual property and industry knowledge to deliver data-managing solutions that help enterprises improve their customers' experiences, develop new revenue streams, and lower the costs of business. Hitachi Vantara elevates your innovation advantage by combining IT, operational technology (OT) and domain expertise. Come join our team and our employee-focused culture, and help drive our customers' data to meaningful customer outcomes.

Meet our Team

Candidate will be the technical expert in the area of IP Audit. They will manage the application security program, define standards, policies, and procedures, and coordinate with engineering teams. They will help Engineering teams with regular security traiges and mitigation of security findings.

What you'll be doing

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  Implement and evangelize best practices and processes for the use of third party and open source libraries
  Execute and implement controls for the tracking, and license approval, of Open Source and Commercial libraries
  Execute third party software forensics analysis using Blackduck (or similar software composition analysis platform) as the primary tool
  Maintain strong customer focus while producing results
  Provide input for process improvements that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the R&D teams in terms of delivery
  Verify software license rules, copyrights, and entitlements
  Perform audit and software license due diligence as required
  Engage legal resources as required
  Maintain software license & proof of entitlement records
  All other duties as assigned

What You Bring To The Team
Bachelor's degree in Managing Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at varying levels of the organization
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
Experience with Open soure Licenses.
Exposure to tools like Blackduck/White Source/X-Ray
In performing the essential job functions, the employee will be required to have familiarity with the following computer technologies:
- Knowledge of Microsoft windows operating environments
- Knowledge of Linux operating system environment
- Knowledge of industry products, terminology and trends
- Knowledge of fundamental IT concepts, practices and procedures
- Knowledge of Programming concepts experience with any programming language / tecnology.
- Knowledge of shell script / Python / Groovy programming
- Strong organization skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and multi-tasking

Our Company

Hitachi Vantara is part of the Global Hitachi family. We balance innovation with an open, friendly culture and the backing of a long-established parent company, known for its ethical reputation. We guide customers from what's now to what's next by unlocking the value of their data and applications to solve their digital challenges, achieving outcomes that benefit both business and society.

Our people are our biggest asset, they drive our innovation advantage and we strive to offer a flexible and collaborative workplace where they can thrive. Diversity of thought is welcomed and our employee base is represented by several active Employee Resource Group communities. We offer industry leading benefits packages (flexible working, generous pension and private healthcare) and promote a creative and inclusive culture. If driving real change gives you a sense of pride and you are passionate about powering social good, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Values

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all and are open to considering home working, compressed/flexible hours and flexible arrangements. Get in touch with us to explore how we might be able to accommodate your specific needs.

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. With Japanese roots going back over 100 years, our culture is founded on the values of our parent company expressed as the Hitachi Spirit:

Wa - Harmony, Trust, Respect

Makoto - Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity

Kaitakusha-Seishin - Pioneering Spirit, Challenge