Job Description

Job Title: Technology Operations Specialist

Corporate Title: VP

Location: Bangalore/Pune, India

• Mainframe Technology Operations is seeking a Technology Operations Specialist to act as an IT Asset Owner (ITAO) for selected mainframe infrastructure assets, including third-party software products and internally managed software. The role supports asset lifecycle management, audit readiness, regulatory compliance and operational governance across critical technology assets.

• The role also includes management of high-value software renewals and support for vendor contract governance. As IT Asset Owner (ITAO), you will help ensure that critical assets remain compliant with applicable regulatory requirements and that technical decisions are aligned with Global Procurement processes to support risk management and cost efficiency.

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy,

• Best in class leave policy.
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

Audit and regulatory support

• Prepare and maintain documentation and supporting evidence for internal and external software audits to ensure timely and accurate responses.
• Act as a primary point of contact for audit-related requests, including coordination with external auditors such as EY (Ernst & Young).
• Support adherence to SOX requirements by maintaining internal controls and providing documentation for quarterly and annual reviews.
• Monitor and address compliance gaps using internal governance and risk management tools, including the Control Workbench Dashboard and dbGRC.

Software lifecycle and vendor management

• Manage the end-to-end renewal process for non-IBM software assets to ensure continued service coverage and timely contract execution.
• Work closely with Global Procurement and relevant stakeholders to coordinate software renewals and support vendor governance activities.

Information Technology Asset Ownership (ITAO)

• Act as IT Asset Owner (ITAO) for CA Top Secret and PICS, with responsibility for governance, compliance, and lifecycle oversight.
• Maintain accurate asset and control data across internal systems, including Waltz, Idaho, and the DRP Portal.

Your skills and experience

• Strong understanding of audit, SOX, and IT control frameworks.
• Experience in vendor management, including software renewals and invoice reconciliation.
• Proficiency in governance and risk management tools, including Waltz, dbGRC, and JIRA.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage financial deadlines and contract milestones effectively.
• Relevant experience in mainframe (IBM Z) production support, including incident, problem, and change management within a 24x7 or business-critical environment.
• Working knowledge of z/OS concepts and associated tools, including TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JES2, CA Top Secret, JCL/PROCs, and datasets/VSAM.
• Understanding of online and database subsystems such as CICS, IMS, and DB2, with the ability to work effectively with application teams and system programmers during incidents and change activities.
• Experience with workload scheduling, automation, and monitoring tools such as CA-7, TWS, and OMEGAMON, as well as operational reporting and analysis using Excel.
• Working knowledge of mainframe security and access controls, including CA Top Secret, and experience supporting audits, evidence collection, and control attestation activities.

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

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https://www.db.com/company/company.html

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

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We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.