Senior Data Protection Consultant
HybridBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job Summary
Design and oversee client privacy and data protection programs, evaluating controls to identify gaps and building actionable roadmaps. Lead privacy gap assessments, PIAs, RoPA, DPIAs, and audits across diverse sectors while providing strategic guidance on GDPR, CCPA, DPDP Act, and emerging global laws. Develop policies, training materials, and compliance documentation; drive ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and NIST implementations. Support incident response planning, breach notifications, and third-party risk assessments. Collaborate with cross-functional client teams to deliver end-to-end privacy solutions and contribute to cybersecurity GRC strategies. Work with multinational clients on high-impact, strategic engagements requiring strong analytical thinking and solution-oriented communication.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in data privacy, protection, or cybersecurity consulting
- Strong understanding of global privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and others
- Solid grasp of ISO 27001, 27701, NIST, and related standards
- ISMS, PIMS, DPDPA, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, UK DPA, PIPEDA Compliance & Frameworks
- Privacy Tools (e.g., Securiti.ai)
- Experience in AI Privacy Assessments
- Experience in compliance projects
- Experience in ISMS implementation
- Experience in client communication
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Client-facing confidence
- Analytical thinking
- A mindset that is solution-oriented
- A mindset that is collaborative
- A mindset that is growth-driven
Desired Qualifications
- IAPP Certifications CIPP/E
- IAPP Certifications CIPM
- IAPP Certifications CIPT
- ISO LA/LI
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