Job Description:
Job Title:
Senior Engineer – IT Application Owner (ITAO)
Location: Pune, India
Corporate Title: AVP
Role Description
We are looking for a
Senior Engineer (ITAO)
to join our team, driving key initiatives under the
Risk Reduction Program (RRP)
. This role focuses on strengthening the application security posture, ensuring regulatory and internal compliance, and enabling scalable, secure platforms across our application landscape.
The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in
enterprise IT governance, information security, and risk & control frameworks
, along with a hands-on approach to execution, stakeholder management, and transformation.
The IT Application Owner is responsible for assessing the current technology landscape, identifying gaps, and driving improvements aligned with security, compliance, and strategic roadmaps. Key responsibilities include:
Identifying infrastructure and application gaps and defining remediation actions
Balancing delivery objectives with compliance requirements
Enhancing application security posture and operational readiness
Supporting audit remediation and reducing technology risk
Driving implementation of IT governance and information security policies
Evaluating and introducing new technologies aligned with best practices
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
Execute risk reduction initiatives across PlatformNow applications
Drive implementation and onboarding of key security and compliance controls, including:
On-prem to GCP Artifactory migration
Central Identity Administration and Central ALM
CertHub onboarding and certificate lifecycle compliance
Encryption in transit (mandatory control enforcement)
Application Penetration Testing (APT)
Workload Identity Federation (WIF) migration
Data masking and data protection controls
2-Factor Authentication (2FA) onboarding
Cryptographic key management
Onboarding to approved/authorized platforms
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure solution design and implementation
Identify gaps, track remediation progress, and ensure closure of audit and risk findings
Drive automation and standardization of security controls
Provide governance updates, reporting, and stakeholder communication
Your skills and experience
Required Skills & Experience
Strong experience in
Information Security, IT Governance, and Risk Management
Hands-on experience with
security controls implementation
in enterprise environments
Exposure to
cloud platforms (preferably GCP)
and migration programs
Solid understanding of
IAM, encryption, certificate lifecycle management, and key management
Experience with
application security testing and vulnerability management (IPTs, APTs)
Ability to work across multiple stakeholders and drive initiatives end-to-end
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred Skills (adds value)
Experience in
banking / financial services environment
Familiarity with
regulatory and audit frameworks (SOC, SOX, internal audits)
Exposure to
ServiceNow, Jira, or similar tracking tools
Knowledge of
DevSecOps and automation practices
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
Please visit our company website for further information:
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.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.
