Consultant – Data Protection, Experienced

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Consultant for Data Protection specializing in creating tailored strategies for clients in information security. Role involves building privacy structures and providing compliance support across projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the establishment and further development of data protection structures (Data Protection Management System - DSMS) and processes.
  • Serve as an appointed external Data Protection Officer for clients.
  • Implement and maintain documentation (e.g., Records of Processing Activities, policies, roles, pragmatic evidence of compliance).
  • Support DPIAs (Data Protection Impact Assessments): preparation, facilitation, and documentation.
  • Deliver training and awareness sessions aimed at making data protection understandable and embedding it sustainably in daily work.
  • Act as an interface with information/IT security and compliance: translate requirements between business, technical teams and regulators in a way that fits the audience.
  • Conduct privacy/data protection audits and/or accompany and support clients during inspections and assessments.
  • Participate in internal projects, structure and consolidate cross-cutting knowledge, and help evolve our consulting approach.

Requirements:

  • At least 3 years of practical experience in a consulting firm, advising on data protection, data security and/or compliance.
  • Degree or equivalent experience in one or more of our core areas, e.g., IT security, (business) computer science, business administration, or security management.
  • Knowledge of standards and regulation: Required: GDPR and national data protection laws.
  • Optional: ISO 27701, ISO 27018, EU AI Regulation (AI Act), among others.
  • Certification as a Data Protection Officer.
  • Nice-to-have: certification as a data protection auditor.
  • Pragmatic approach with the ability to translate complex legal requirements into understandable, prioritized measures.
  • Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships based on trust and mutual respect.
  • Willingness to take independent project and client responsibility.
  • Strong self-organization and a structured, analytical approach to tasks.
  • Team player mindset.
  • Excellent German skills and good English skills.

Benefits:

  • Company fitness program
  • Team events — because “we” is more than just a word