We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Manager/Senior Consultant Information Management, Privacy & Data Protection to work based out of our Dublin office as part of our Ireland & International Delivery team.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a talented person to work with the existing team to drive, lead and manage our Privacy and Data Protection portfolio under the direction of the Head of Professional Services. Your key objectives are to lead Data Protection and Privacy projects, participate and understand eDiscovery projects, business development, thought leadership and contributing to the development of our data protection service portfolio.

Candidates should have an understanding and expertise in some of the following areas:

• Experience in practically implementing a Data Protection program
• Practical Data Protection Officer / Compliance experience (internally or on an outsourced basis).
• Undertaking Risk and Privacy Impact Assessments
• Embedding Privacy Impact Assessment processes in other operational activities (i.e. change management, SDLC, risk management, etc.)
• Managing and responding to Data Subject Access Requests
• Implementing Data Management workflows and best practices in projects of different natures.
• Analysis or production of Data Protection Policies and Privacy Notices
• Experience conducting Data Protection compliance audits in accordance with best practice, including data controllers and data processors where appropriate
• Report writing and strong communication / delivery skills
• Advanced knowledge, analysis and interpretation of the GDPR and other upcoming changes to privacy legislation around the world
• Auditing software, communication, computing systems and their architectures
• ICT and Information Security standards (e.g. ISO 27000 series) and their trends
• Knowledge of privacy frameworks and management systems such as ISO 29100 and BS 10012
• Definition, implementation and management of ICT and Information Security policies
• Project management principles / experience

About You

You’ll likely have a third level qualification in an IT, Audit, Security, Compliance or legal with some further privacy or data protection education and certifications.

You’ll have experience in information technology security, information management and privacy issues.

You’ll have experience both delivering data protection services at a senior level and developing both business and the business line.

You’ll be an innovative thinker with strong organisational skills.  Interpersonal skills are a must, with the proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels within BSI and externally with clients.

You will be a regular presenter at industry and / or client events on privacy / data protection.

You’ll hold certification in one or more of the following or equivalent;

• Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection (PDP)
• Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E)
• Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information System Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)