Senior Data Protection Consultant

Tsaaro Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsaaro Solutions Pvt. Ltd. invites an experienced Senior Data Protection Consultant to lead privacy governance, compliance readiness, and risk management for diverse clients in India. The role requires delivering real-world, high-impact privacy solutions with strategic advisory support.

You will drive privacy programs, conduct DPIAs/PIAs, and guide on global regulations while collaborating with cybersecurity specialists. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in privacy/data protection consulting
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, CCPA and global privacy laws
• Experience with ISMS, DPDPA, PIPEDA, and related frameworks
• Experience in AI privacy assessments and compliance
• Excellent written and verbal communication, client-facing
• Growth mindset and collaborative approach

Responsibilities

• Design and lead privacy and data protection programs for clients
• Evaluate controls, identify gaps, and build actionable roadmaps
• Lead DPIAs, PIAs, RoPA, audits across sectors
• Provide guidance on GDPR, DPDP Act and emerging laws
• Develop privacy policies and compliance documentation
• Support incident response planning and breach notification
• Drive implementation of ISO 27001, 27701, NIST and other frameworks
• Perform internal audits, risk assessments, and ISMS documentation
• Conduct end-to-end third-party risk assessments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver privacy solutions

Skills

Privacy governance

Regulatory frameworks

Risk assessment

Client communication

ISMS implementation

Audit readiness

Education

CIPP/E certification

Bachelor's degree

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 your 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."