Senior Data Protection Consultant

Tsaaro Consulting; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsaaro Consulting seeks a Senior Data Protection Consultant to lead engagements across privacy governance, compliance readiness, and risk management in India. You will guide clients through privacy program design, DPIAs, and audits with a practical, risk-based approach.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strategic advisory, and delivering tangible privacy improvements for multinational clients. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of hands-on experience in data privacy, protection, or cybersecurity consulting.
• CIPP/E certification is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of global privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and others.
• Solid grasp of ISO 27001, 27701, NIST, and related standards.
• Experience with 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, client-facing confidence, and analytical thinking.

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, DPIt, 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

CIPP/E

Privacy governance

Regulatory compliance

Client-facing communication

Analytical thinking

Education

CIPP/E certification

Tools

Securiti.ai

Job description

Join Tsaaro as a Senior Data Protection Consultant

Lead with Purpose. Deliver Impact. Shape Privacy.

Are you an experienced privacy and security professional looking to take the next big step in your career?

At Tsaaro , we don’t just deliver compliance, we redefine how data privacy and security are implemented across industries.

We’re growing rapidly and are looking for a Senior Data Protection Consultant who thrives in dynamic environments, understands complex regulatory frameworks, and has a track record of delivering real-world, high-impact solutions to clients.

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: Senior 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

• 2-3+ years of hands-on experience in data privacy, protection, or cybersecurity consulting.
• CIPP/E certification is mandatory
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, client-facing confidence, and analytical thinking.
• A mindset that is solution-oriented, collaborative, and growth-driven.

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."

Ready to Elevate Your Privacy Career?