Data Privacy Specialist

KALSOFT; Riyadh, Jeddah; On-site; SAR 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

KALSOFT is seeking a Data Privacy Specialist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to support the implementation and monitoring of the organization's privacy program, with strong knowledge of Saudi PDPL.

You will implement and monitor PDPL requirements, develop RO PA, conduct DPIAs, manage DSR requests, and support cross‑border data transfer assessments using Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 compliance tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience, with 3+ years in Data Privacy.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi PDPL.
• Experience with ROPA, DPIA and DSR.
• Experience with vendor privacy assessments and privacy reviews.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, CDPSE or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor privacy and PDPL requirements.
• Develop and maintain ROPA (Records of Processing Activities).
• Conduct DPIAs (Data Protection Impact Assessments).
• Manage Data Subject Rights (DSR) requests.
• Support privacy breach assessments and investigations.
• Conduct privacy assessments of third-party vendors.
• Support cross-border data transfer assessments.
• Maintain privacy risk registers and compliance evidence.
• Support Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 compliance activities.
• Prepare privacy reports, KPIs and awareness/training material.

Skills

Data Privacy

Bilingual English & Arabic

DPIA

DSR

Vendor privacy

Microsoft Purview

Education

CIPP/CIPM/CIPT/CDPSE

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft 365 Compliance

Job description

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Work Mode: Full-Time, Onsite
Experience: 5+ Years

Job Summary:
We are looking for a Data Privacy Specialist to support the implementation and monitoring of the organization's privacy program, with strong knowledge of Saudi PDPL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor privacy and PDPL requirements.
• Develop and maintain ROPA (Records of Processing Activities).
• Conduct DPIAs (Data Protection Impact Assessments).
• Manage Data Subject Rights (DSR) requests.
• Support personal data breach assessments and investigations.
• Conduct privacy assessments of third-party vendors.
• Support cross-border data transfer assessments.
• Maintain privacy risk registers and compliance evidence.
• Support Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 compliance activities.
• Prepare privacy reports, KPIs and awareness/training material.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional experience, with 3+ years in Data Privacy/Data Protection.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi PDPL.
• Practical experience with ROPA, DPIA and DSR.
• Experience in vendor privacy assessments and privacy compliance reviews.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview is required.
• Fluent English and Arabic.
• CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, CDPSE or equivalent certification is preferred.