Data Discovery and Mapping Specialist

SheJobs Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SheJobs Group is seeking a Data Discovery and Mapping Specialist with 5+ years of experience in data privacy, protection, and regulatory compliance. You will work with data discovery tools, inventory management, data flow mapping, and DPDP Act guidance to safeguard personal data.

Responsibilities include API development, data connectivity, inventory validation, and creating enterprise data dictionaries. Onsite deployment is required, with emphasis on encryption, masking, and anonymization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Engineering / IT / CS / Information Security.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in data protection, privacy, information security, or regulatory compliance.
• Hands-on in data discovery tools and data connectivity across structured/unstructured databases.
• Demonstrable knowledge of DPDP Act and data minimization, deletion, archival practices.
• Experience creating data inventories and data dictionaries, and risk-based data tagging.

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and troubleshoot data discovery tools.
• Develop APIs and connect to databases (structured and unstructured).
• Perform asset inventory: install, configure, validate outputs.
• Create enterprise Personal Data Inventories and Data Dictionaries.
• Map end-to-end data flows: collection, processing, storage, sharing, erasure.
• Advise on encryption, masking, anonymization and data minimization.

Skills

Data discovery tools

Data inventory management

Data flow mapping

Personal data identification

DPDP Act

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / IT / CS / Info Sec

Tools

CISSP

CIPP/E

CIPP/A

CIPM

CIPT

ISO 27701 Lead Implementer/LA

Job description

Job Title: Data Discovery and Mapping Specialist

Experience: 5+ Years

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Data Discovery and Mapping Specialist with a strong background in data protection, privacy, information security, and regulatory compliance. The candidate should have hands-on experience in data discovery tools, data inventory management, data flow mapping, and personal data identification, with demonstrable knowledge of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.

Key Responsibilities:

Implement, configure, troubleshoot, and fine-tune data discovery tools.

Develop APIs and establish connectivity with structured and unstructured databases.

Perform asset inventory using relevant tools, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and validation of asset inventory outputs.

Develop customized packages and reports based on business and project requirements.

Recommend data minimization, data deletion, and data archival practices based on industry standards and leading practices.

Advise on data protection measures, including encryption, masking, and anonymization.

Create and maintain enterprise-wide Personal Data Inventories and Data Dictionaries.

Perform risk-based categorization and tagging of personal and sensitive data.

Map end-to-end data flows, covering data collection, processing, storage, sharing, archival, and erasure.

Support data protection and privacy compliance initiatives in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, including the DPDP Act.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Information Security.

Minimum 5 years of experience in data protection, data privacy, information security, or regulatory compliance.

Demonstrable experience and understanding of the DPDP Act.

Hands-on experience in implementing and troubleshooting data discovery tools.

Experience with structured and unstructured databases, API development, and data connectivity.

Knowledge of data inventory, data classification, data mapping, and data governance.

Understanding of data encryption, masking, anonymization, minimization, deletion, and archival practices.

Preferred Certifications:

Candidates should hold at least one relevant certification, such as:

CISSP

CIPP/E or CIPP/A

CIPM

CIPT

ISO 27701 Lead Implementer (LI) or Lead Auditor (LA)

Onsite Deployment Requirements:

The candidate must be available for onsite deployment during normal office hours.

Working hours may be extended as required to meet project timelines and operational needs, without additional cost.

The candidate may be required to attend technical interviews, including practical assessments and hands-on troubleshooting.

Background verification, including a Police Clearance Report, is mandatory.

Suitable replacement support must be available during leave periods, as required by the project SLA.

Resource continuity, replacement notice, handover, and overlap requirements will be governed by the applicable contractual and SLA conditions.

Skills & Technologies

Required Skills

data discovery tools expert data inventory management expert data flow mapping expert personal data identification expert DPDP Act expert

Nice to Have

CISSP CIPP/E or CIPP/A CIPM CIPT ISO 27701 Lead Implementer (LI) or Lead Auditor (LA)