Data Privacy Consultant

Job Description - Data Privacy Consultant
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Banking & Financial Services

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Data Privacy Consultant with strong expertise in banking environments to join our team in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with BigID implementation on OpenShift, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage data privacy initiatives across banking systems and processes.
* Design, implement, and maintain BigID solutions within an OpenShift environment.
* Conduct data discovery, classification, and mapping to ensure compliance with local (SAMA) and international regulations (GDPR, PCI DSS, etc.).
* Collaborate with stakeholders to define privacy governance frameworks, policies, and controls.
* Perform risk assessments, privacy impact assessments (PIAs), and gap analyses.
* Provide guidance to IT, Security, and Business teams on data protection best practices.
* Support audits, regulatory reviews, and ensure adherence to data privacy laws and industry standards.
* Deliver training and awareness sessions to internal teams on data privacy compliance.
Qualifications & Skills
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
* 7-10 years of experience in Data Privacy, Information Security, or Compliance within the banking/financial sector.
* Proven hands-on experience with BigID implementation in an OpenShift environment.
* Strong knowledge of data protection frameworks and regulations (GDPR, CCPA, SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, PCI DSS, ISO 27001).
* Experience in data governance, data discovery, and classification tools.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
* Professional certifications preferred: CIPP, CIPT, CIPM, ISO 27701, or similar.

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