Data Protection Consultant

Tsaaro People Consulting; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work culture

Hybrid options

Certifications support

Career growth

Job summary

Tsaaro is seeking a Data Protection Consultant to lead engagements on privacy governance, compliance readiness, and risk management for diverse clients. You will design and implement privacy programs, perform gap assessments, and guide clients through GDPR, CCPA, DPDP Act, and related laws.

You will develop policies, training materials, and ISMS documentation while driving ISO 27001/27701 and other frameworks. Hybrid work and ongoing certification support are available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience in data privacy, protection, or cybersecurity consulting.
• Hands-on experience with privacy and compliance tools such as OneTrust, Securiti.ai.
• Strong understanding of GDPR, CCPA, and global privacy laws.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001/27701, NIST and related standards.
• ISMS, PIMS, DPDPA, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, UK DPA frameworks.
• Certifications such as IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solution-oriented, collaborative mindset.

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.
• Lead privacy gap assessments, PIAs, RoPA, DPIAs, and audits across diverse sectors.
• Provide strategic guidance on regulations including GDPR, CCPA, DPDP 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.
• Conduct end-to-end third-party risk assessments
• 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.

Skills

Data privacy consulting

Privacy governance

Regulatory knowledge

Client communication

Tools

OneTrust

Securiti.ai

Privacy mapping tools

Job description

Job Description

Join Tsaaro as a Data Protection Consultant

About Tsaaro

At Tsaaro, privacy and security are not side functions they are our core. Our team includes dedicated data privacy consultants and cybersecurity specialists, all collaborating to empower organizations with tailored, effective, and cost-conscious solutions.

Job Description

Join Tsaaro as a Data Protection Consultant

Lead with Purpose. Deliver Impact. Shape Privacy.

About Tsaaro

At Tsaaro, privacy and security are not side functions they are our core. Our team includes dedicated data privacy consultants and cybersecurity specialists, all collaborating to empower organizations with tailored, effective, and cost-conscious solutions. We bring a practical, risk-based consulting approach, offering clients actionable insights and hands-on support to help them manage privacy risks, demonstrate compliance, and strengthen their data protection posture.

Your Role: Data Protection Consultant

As a Senior Consultant, you will serve as a strategic advisor to our clients, leading engagements across privacy governance, compliance readiness, and risk management.

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.
• Lead privacy gap assessments, PIAs, RoPA, DPIAs, and audits across diverse sectors.
• Provide strategic guidance on regulations including GDPR, CCPA, DPDP 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.
• Conduct end-to-end third-party risk assessments
• 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.
• Hands-on experience with privacy and compliance tools such as OneTrust, Securiti.ai, and similar platforms for data mapping, consent management, and assessments.
• 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, compliance projects, ISMS implementation, and client communication.
• Certifications such as IAPP Certifications CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, ISO LA/LI (preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, client-facing confidence, and analytical thinking.
• A mindset that is solution-oriented, collaborative, and growth-driven.

Benefits

Why Join Tsaaro?

• Work with one of the most specialized and fast-growing privacy consulting firms in India.
• Exposure to multinational clients and global regulations.
• A clear career path with opportunities to lead projects and mentor junior consultants.
• Ownership of high-impact, strategic engagements from day one.
• Flexible work culture – hybrid options available.
• Ongoing support for certifications, professional development, and learning.

From The Tsaaro Team

At Tsaaro, we’re building not just a consulting firm, but a community of privacy professionals who care about making a difference. If you’re ready to move beyond checklists and become a true advisor, we want you on our team.