Information Lifecycle Management & Data Archiving Specialist

Valero•San Antonio, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Information Lifecycle Management & Data Archiving Specialist is responsible for the strategy, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of SAP data lifecycle management solutions. The role manages data growth across the SAP landscape through SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM), Data Archiving, and Data Volume Management (DVM) practices to support system performance, regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and long-term sustainability. The specialist works with business process owners, SAP functional teams, Basis administrators, infrastructure and security teams, and compliance stakeholders to manage the lifecycle of business data. The role may involve leading straightforward projects or assigned tasks and developing proficiency in the IS project methodology. Work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, may be needed to support archiving, projects, system maintenance, and production issues. The position is salaried exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay. This is an on-site position at Valero’s San Antonio location. Valero describes its workplace as team-focused and supportive of career growth. Position level and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience; no salary range is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent.
Five years of SAP experience, including three years of SAP Data Archiving experience.
Able and willing to work on-site, in person, at the Valero San Antonio location.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher, or foreign equivalent degree, in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience with SAP ILM.
Experience with DVM.
Experience with PBS Archive and add-ons from PBS Software.
Experience with retention management and compliance.
Experience with data growth analysis and capacity planning.
Experience with performance optimization and housekeeping.
Experience with documentation and process governance.
Experience with SAP Basis Administration.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain SAP ILM, Data Archiving, and DVM strategies.
Analyze database growth and identify opportunities for data footprint reduction and housekeeping.
Design, configure, test, and support SAP archiving objects and retention rules.
Execute and monitor archiving, deletion, and retention management processes.
Conduct SAP DVM assessments and implement recommendations to optimize system performance.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to define retention schedules and data ownership.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, audit, and corporate retention requirements, including GDPR.
Troubleshoot archiving, retention, and data access issues.
Maintain documentation, standards, governance processes, and best practices related to data lifecycle management.
Work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed to support archiving, projects, system maintenance, and production issues.
Occasionally lead straightforward projects or assigned tasks and develop proficiency in the IS project methodology.

Benefits

Competitive pay and annual bonus program.
100% match on 401(k) contributions up to 7%, with immediate vesting.
Company-sponsored pension plan.
Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs.
Onsite daycare center.
Onsite employee and family wellness centers with physician and pediatrician services.
Onsite pharmacy.
Free state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness center for employees and spouses, with access to tennis and basketball facilities.
Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch.
Campus with walking paths and access to biking trails. Benefits are subject to employee eligibility and work location.