Data Privacy Engineer (Cybersecurity / IT Compliance)

Arab Solutions; Doha; On-site; QAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Doha is seeking a skilled Data Privacy Engineer to design and implement safeguards for personal data. This role involves ensuring compliance with data protection laws and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain data privacy standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data protection, cybersecurity, or privacy engineering roles.
• Deep understanding of privacy laws and frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage privacy-enhancing technologies and controls.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) for new systems and technologies.
• Lead the technical development of privacy awareness and training initiatives.

Skills

data protection regulations

data privacy

anonymization

encryption

privacy awareness training

data governance tools

privacy laws

data classification frameworks

data loss prevention

compliance

design

pseudonymization

cybersecurity

privacy impact assessments

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Privacy

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Privacy Engineer to design and implement technical safeguards that protect personal and sensitive data. This role ensures systems and processes align with data privacy laws and organizational policies, supporting cross-functional teams in maintaining compliance and trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage privacy-enhancing technologies and controls to ensure compliance with global and regional data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, local privacy laws).
• Translate legal and regulatory privacy requirements into technical controls and system specifications in collaboration with legal, compliance, and IT teams.
• Develop and maintain data classification frameworks and data loss prevention (DLP) strategies to protect personal and sensitive data throughout its lifecycle.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) for new systems, technologies, and business processes, identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Lead the technical development of privacy awareness and training initiatives for employees handling personal data.
• Monitor developments in data protection legislation and industry practices, updating privacy controls and protocols accordingly.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Data Privacy, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data protection, cybersecurity, or privacy engineering roles.
• Deep understanding of privacy laws and frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or equivalent.
• Experience implementing privacy-by-design principles and technical controls (encryption, pseudonymization, anonymization, DLP, etc.).
• Familiarity with privacy technologies, data governance tools, and PIA methodologies.
• Relevant certifications such as CIPT, CIPP, CISSP, or ISO 27701 are preferred.
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  
  

Skills: data protection regulations,data,data privacy,anonymization,encryption,privacy awareness training,data governance tools,privacy laws,data classification frameworks,data loss prevention,compliance,design,pseudonymization,cybersecurity,privacy impact assessments