Data Privacy Consultant

Cyber Gate Defense; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity consulting firm is seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in Data Privacy. You will lead client engagements focused on compliance and governance, working closely with teams to assess privacy risks and implement data governance frameworks. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and extensive experience in data privacy regulations. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in data privacy, data governance, or compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, ISO27701 and other global privacy regulations.
• Proven experience in data classification, mapping, and data flow analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct privacy and data protection assessments, including Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs).
• Design and implement data classification and mapping frameworks.
• Analyze and document data flows across systems and departments.

Skills

Data privacy compliance

Data classification and mapping

Data flow analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in law, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

Role Summary

As a Senior Consultant specializing in Data Privacy, you will lead and support client engagements focused on data privacy compliance, data classification and mapping, and data flow analysis. You will work with cross‑functional teams to assess privacy risks, implement data governance frameworks, and ensure compliance with global regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, ISO27701 and others.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct privacy and data protection assessments, including Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Design and implement data classification and mapping frameworks to support data governance and compliance.
• Analyze and document data flows across systems, departments, and third parties.
• Develop and maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
• Advise clients on privacy by design, data minimization, and secure data lifecycle management.
• Support the development and implementation of privacy policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Collaborate with legal, IT, and compliance teams to align privacy strategies with business objectives.
• Monitor and interpret emerging privacy regulations and industry best practices.
• Assist in incident response planning, breach notification, and regulatory inquiries.
• Provide strategic guidance to Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and privacy teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in law, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in data privacy, data governance, or compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, ISO27701 and other global privacy regulations.
• Proven experience in data classification, mapping, and data flow analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

• CIPP/E, CIPP/US – Certified Information Privacy Professional (Europe/US)
• CIPM – Certified Information Privacy Manager
• ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer or Auditor

Desirable Skills

• Experience delivering client‑facing data privacy and data governance projects.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable project deliverables.
• Strong client engagement and communication skills to support workshops and training.
• Familiarity with data governance tools in client environments.
• Ability to manage multiple client projects and deliverables in a consulting environment.

Knowledge of the following standards & frameworks

• UAE National Data Classification Policy (NDC)
• UAE Data Protection Law (Federal Law No. 45 of 2021)
• DAMA‑DMBOK (Data Management Body of Knowledge)
• DCAM (Data Management Capability Assessment Model)
• ISO 27001 / ISO 38505 (Data Governance in IT)
• NIST Privacy Framework