Information Lifecycle Management & Data Archiving Specialist

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community. The Information Lifecycle Management & Data Archiving Specialist is responsible for the strategy, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of SAP data lifecycle management solutions. This role focuses on managing data growth across the SAP landscape through SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM), Data Archiving, and Data Volume Management (DVM) practices to ensure optimal system performance, regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and long-term sustainability. At Valero, this role performs duties that support our commitment to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity, and unmatched execution. This person will collaborate closely with business process owners, SAP functional teams, Basis administrators, infrastructure teams, security teams, and compliance stakeholders to manage the complete lifecycle of business data and support the following activities:

• Develop and maintain SAP ILM, Data Archiving, and DVM strategies.
• Analyze database growth and identify opportunities for data footprint reduction and housekeeping activities.
• 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 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Troubleshoot archiving, retention, and data access issues.
• Maintain documentation, standards, governance processes, and best practices related to data lifecycle management.
• Work outside of 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.

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent.
• 5 years of SAP experience to include 3 years of SAP Data Archiving experience required.
• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio location.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or foreign equivalent degree, in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with one or more of the following technologies is highly preferred:
• SAP ILM
• DVM
• PBS Archive and Add-Ons from PBS Software
• Retention Management and Compliance
• Data Growth Analysis and Capacity Planning
• Performance Optimization and Housekeeping
• Documentation and Process Governance
• SAP Basis Administration

Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
• Company-sponsored Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Onsite Daycare Center
• Onsite Employee and Family Wellness Centers (Physician & Pediatrician)
• Onsite Pharmacy
• State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities
• Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch
• Sprawling campus with walking paths and access to biking trails

Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location. Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers. Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites. The posting may close earlier than the advertised date based on applications received. Note: Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and hair-analysis drug screen.