Senior Data Protection Consultant

Tsaaro Consulting

Posted on 29 Oct

Experience

2 - 4 Years

Job Location

Bahrain - Bahrain

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Computers)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and oversee privacy and data protection programs tailored to client needs.
  • Evaluate clients privacy and security controls, identifying gaps and building actionable roadmaps.
  • Monitor compliance, maintain activity logs, liaise with PDPA, escalate breaches, uphold independence, get accredited
  • Lead privacy gap assessments, PIAs , RoPA , DPIAs , and audits across diverse sectors.
  • Provide strategic guidance on regulations including PDPA, GDPR , CCPA , Act , and emerging global laws.
  • Develop and review privacy policies, training materials, and compliance documentation.
  • Drive implementation of ISO 27001, ISO 27701, NIST , and other global frameworks.
  • Support incident response planning, breach notification, and Data Subject Rights processes.
  • Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and ISMS documentation in alignment with certification requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional client teams to deliver end-to-end privacy solutions .
  • Contribute to cybersecurity initiatives including GRC strategy , policy development , and audit readiness .


Requirements

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in data privacy, protection, or cybersecurity consulting.
  • Strong understanding of global privacy laws such as PDPL, GDPR, CCPA , and others.
  • Solid grasp of ISO 27001, 27701, NIST, and related standards.
  • Experience in privacy assessments, compliance projects, ISMS implementation , and client communication.
  • Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT , ISO/IEC 27001 LA/LI, ISO/IEC 27701 (preferred).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, client-facing confidence, and analytical thinking.
  • A mindset that is solution-oriented, collaborative, and growth-driven .

    Must Have:

  • The candidate must be fully competent.
  • Must hold at least a Bachelor s Degree in Information Technology
  • Possess a recognized professional certification in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or Information Security Audit. Alternatively, candidates with a minimum of two years of practical experience in any of these fields will also be considered.
  • Should have a good reputation , with no final conviction for crimes involving breach of trust, honor, or professional ethics, unless legally reinstated.
  • Must not have been dismissed from previous employment due to disciplinary actions, or had their professional license revoked/suspended based on a disciplinary ruling.
  • Passport or CPR Copy

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Senior Data Protection Consultant

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