Asset Management Analyst, Tape Media Operations

Visa•Ashburn, VA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Asset Management Analyst, Tape Media Operations to own and oversee enterprise tape media services supporting both IBM (mainframe) and Open Systems environments within our data center operations. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and compliance of tape‑based data protection services that support business continuity, long‑term data retention, and disaster recovery. Although newer storage technologies continue to evolve, tape remains a critical component of enterprise data protection—especially in regulated industries where long‑term retention, auditability, and data security are essential. This position provides end‑to‑end ownership of tape operations, serving as the primary point of accountability for operational excellence, vendor coordination, and audit readiness. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate who enjoys combining operational ownership, compliance awareness, and cross‑functional leadership in a highly visible role.

Requirements

2+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelors degree, OR 5+ years of relevant work experience. Masters graduates must have 2+ years of relevant work experience to qualify.

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
Experience in enterprise tape operations, data protection, storage, or archival environments
Working knowledge of data retention, data security, and operational compliance concepts.
Experience coordinating with vendors and cross‑functional technical teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and reporting.
Ability to take ownership, manage priorities, and drive outcomes.
Experience working in financial services or other regulated enterprise environments.
Program or project management experience in infrastructure or operations roles.
Familiarity with enterprise tape platforms or tape management software.
Industry certifications related to storage, data protection, or program management (e.g., IBM Tape, PMP).

Responsibilities

Own Tape Media Operations
Serve as the primary owner for enterprise tape media operations across data center environments.
Ensure day‑to‑day tape services (handling, retention, recovery, and lifecycle management) operate reliably and consistently.
Partner with data center and storage teams to support backup and recovery objectives.
Ensure Compliance & Audit Readiness
Maintain audit‑ready tape operations by ensuring accurate documentation, inventory tracking, and process adherence
Support internal and external audits by providing clear operational evidence and responding to findings as needed
Help ensure tape handling and data retention practices align with regulatory and industry requirements.
Lead Vendor & Partner Engagements
Act as the main operational contact for tape vendors and service providers.
Manage vendor incidents, escalations, and service issues through resolution.
Coordinate root cause analysis and drive corrective actions when needed.
Drive Incident Response & Risk Reduction
Lead response efforts for tape‑related incidents impacting backup, restore, or recovery services.
Work cross‑functionally to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
Identify operational risks and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage Inventory, Documentation & Reporting
Maintain accurate tape inventories, location tracking, and lifecycle status.
Establish operational metrics and reporting to demonstrate service health and reliability.
Drive standardization and improvements across tape media processes.