Protiviti Middle East Member Firm

Data Privacy Consultant

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted yesterday

Salary
AED 12k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Field
Legal & Compliance
Work mode
On site

About the role

Key responsibilities Privacy tool implementation (core focus) • Implement and configure privacy management platforms, preferably Securiti.ai (or OneTrust, BigID, TrustArc), end to end from requirements to go-live. • Configure modules such as data discovery and classification, data mapping and Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), DSR automation, consent and cookie management, PIA/DPIA workflows, vendor/third-party risk and breach management. • Connect the platform to client data sources (cloud, SaaS, on-premise databases, file shares) and tune discovery and classification rules, including Arabic-language data. • Design workflows, templates, roles and dashboards aligned to client processes and PDPL obligations. • Run testing (UAT), prepare configuration documentation and admin guides, and train client teams for handover. • Manage change requests and coordinate with the tool vendor on technical issues. Privacy advisory and compliance • Perform PDPL gap assessments and maturity assessments, and support NDMO/SDAIA National Data Index (NDI) assessments. • Draft privacy policies, notices, procedures, DPIA templates, retention schedules and cross-border transfer assessments. • Support ISO/IEC 27701 PIMS readiness and certification projects. • Prepare client deliverables, status reports and presentations, and contribute to proposals. Required qualifications and experience • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, Law or a related field. • 2–6 years of experience in data privacy, information security or data governance, ideally in consulting. • Hands-on experience implementing at least one privacy management tool, preferably Securiti.ai — not only using the tool, but configuring it for a client. • Practical understanding of data discovery, classification and data mapping across structured and unstructured sources. • Working knowledge of KSA PDPL and its Implementing Regulations; familiarity with GDPR or other privacy laws. • Bilingual (Arabic and English), with strong documentation and client communication skills in both languages. Preferred certifications and skills • Securiti.ai certifications (e.g. Securiti PrivacyOps / Data Command Center certifications). • IAPP certifications: CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT or FIP. • ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor. • Experience with NDMO/SDAIA data management standards and NDI. • Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), APIs and connectors. • Prior KSA/GCC client experience.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, Law or a related field.
  • 2–6 years of experience in data privacy, information security or data governance, ideally in consulting.
  • Hands-on experience implementing at least one privacy management tool, preferably Securiti.ai — not only using the tool, but configuring it for a client.
  • Practical understanding of data discovery, classification and data mapping across structured and unstructured sources.
  • Working knowledge of KSA PDPL and its Implementing Regulations; familiarity with GDPR or other privacy laws.
  • Bilingual (Arabic and English), with strong documentation and client communication skills in both languages.

Responsibilities

  • Privacy tool implementation (core focus)
  • - Implement and configure privacy management platforms, preferably Securiti.ai (or OneTrust, BigID, TrustArc), end to end from requirements to go-live.
  • - Configure modules such as data discovery and classification, data mapping and Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), DSR automation, consent and cookie management, PIA/DPIA workflows, vendor/third-party risk and breach management.
  • - Connect the platform to client data sources (cloud, SaaS, on-premise databases, file shares) and tune discovery and classification rules, including Arabic-language data.
  • - Design workflows, templates, roles and dashboards aligned to client processes and PDPL obligations.
  • - Run testing (UAT), prepare configuration documentation and admin guides, and train client teams for handover.
  • - Manage change requests and coordinate with the tool vendor on technical issues.
  • Privacy advisory and compliance
  • - Perform PDPL gap assessments and maturity assessments, and support NDMO/SDAIA National Data Index (NDI) assessments.
  • - Draft privacy policies, notices, procedures, DPIA templates, retention schedules and cross-border transfer assessments.
  • - Support ISO/IEC 27701 PIMS readiness and certification projects.
  • - Prepare client deliverables, status reports and presentations, and contribute to proposals.

Skills

  • Privacy management tools (Securiti.ai, OneTrust, BigID, TrustArc)
  • Data discovery and classification
  • Data mapping
  • Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)
  • DSR automation
  • Consent and cookie management
  • PIA/DPIA workflows
  • Vendor/third-party risk management
  • Bilingual English and Arabic communication
  • ISO/IEC 27701
  • NDMO/SDAIA/National Data Index familiarity
  • Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) exposure
  • APIs and connectors
  • Privacy policy drafting

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