ILMT Technical Specialist

Position: ILMT Technical Specialist (Contract)
Location: Preston on the Hill

ILMT Technical Specialist (Contract)

Location:

Remote (with occasional travel to Cheshire)
Duration: 12 Months (Initial)

Start Date:

February 2026
Rate:
Competitive Day Rate (Outside IR35) or 1 year FTC

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly technical ILMT Specialist to take full ownership of our IBM License Metric Tool environment. This is a "hands-on-keyboard" role focused on the technical configuration, health, and optimization of the ILMT infrastructure.
You will be responsible for ensuring that our sub-capacity reporting is accurate, the Big Fix agents are functioning correctly across a complex estate, and all technical gaps in IBM PVU/RVU reporting are remediated.

Key Responsibilities
Installation & Upgrades:
Perform technical upgrades of the ILMT server, Big Fix console, and database components (DB2/SQL).
Agent Management:
Troubleshoot and remediate Big Fix agent communication issues across Windows, Linux, and AIX environments.
VM Manager Configuration:
Configure and maintain connections between ILMT and virtualization managers (vCenter, Hyper-V, KVM, etc.) to ensure accurate core counting.
Scan Optimization:
Schedule, monitor, and troubleshoot software and capacity scans to ensure 100% coverage of the estate.
Bundling & Classification:
Technically manage the software classification process, including manual bundling and excluding instances where necessary.
Catalog Updates:
Regularly update the IBM Software Catalog and PVU tables to reflect the latest licensing rules.

Your Technical Toolkit
ILMT/Big Fix Expert:
Deep technical knowledge of the ILMT architecture and the Big Fix platform (Fixlets, Analysis, and Relay configuration).
OS Proficient:
Strong command line skills in Linux/Unix and Windows Server environments.
Virtualization:
Practical experience configuring VM Manager Tool (VMMAN) for complex, multi-layered virtual environments.
Database Management:
Comfortable with IBM DB2 or MS SQL Server backend management specifically for ILMT data.
Scripting:
Ability to use Power Shell or Bash to automate agent deployment or health checks is highly desirable.

Working Pattern
Remote-First:
This is a purely technical delivery role that can be performed 90% remotely.
Cheshire Presence:
Occasional travel to our Cheshire site for secure environment access or high-level technical syncs (typically once or twice a month or as project needs dictate).Why Apply?

This role offers a long-term engagement for a specialist who prefers the technical "build and fix" side of asset management. You will have autonomy over the ILMT environment and the opportunity to stabilize a large-scale enterprise infrastructure.

Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity