Data Privacy Consultant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. Persistent Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
About Persistent
We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 18 of the Fortune 50 companies, 7 of the 10 top US banks, 9 of the 10 technology companies, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.
Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 26 sequential quarters of growth with $487.6M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 7.8% Q-o-Q and 20.0% Y-o-Y. Our 29,500+ global team members, located in 21 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We received five awards at the ISG (Information Services Group) Provider Lens Awards 2026 and, for the second year in a row, were awarded the Growth Honor of the Year at the Everest Group Elevate 2026.
About Position:
We are seeking a Data Privacy Consultant with 2 to 5 years of experience in Data Privacy, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Responsible AI, and regulatory compliance. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, law, ethics, cybersecurity, and governance while supporting enterprise clients across multiple industries. The ideal candidate will help organizations design, implement, assess, and improve Digital Trust programs aligned with global privacy, AI governance, and compliance requirements.
- Role: Data Privacy Consultant
- Location: Gurgaon, Noida
- Experience: 2 to 5 Years
- Job Type: Full-Time Employment
What You'll Do:
- Support client engagements focused on Data Privacy, Responsible AI, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), and Digital Trust initiatives.
- Conduct gap assessments against global and regional regulations including GDPR, DPDPA, CCPA, EU AI Act, ISO 42001, NIST frameworks, and related standards.
- Assist in developing and reviewing privacy policies, AI governance frameworks, consent mechanisms, and compliance procedures.
- Support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), AI Impact Assessments (AIIA), Privacy by Design (PbD), and Responsible AI initiatives.
- Perform data discovery, data flow mapping, Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), and data inventory exercises.
- Assist in implementing privacy governance programs, consent management frameworks, and privacy operations processes.
- Participate in vendor risk assessments, third-party privacy reviews, due diligence activities, and compliance assessments.
- Analyze business processes, applications, cloud environments, databases, and AI systems to identify compliance and governance requirements.
- Translate regulatory and policy requirements into practical operational and technical controls.
- Utilize industry-leading Digital Trust tools such as OneTrust, TrustArc, Securiti.ai, Archer, LogicGate, and Responsible AI platforms.
- Support customization and enhancement of assessment frameworks, compliance templates, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms.
- Collaborate with legal, cybersecurity, technology, engineering, product, and business teams to support compliance initiatives.
- Document findings, risk observations, recommendations, and compliance reports for client engagements.
- Support delivery of awareness programs, workshops, stakeholder reviews, and training sessions.
- Track compliance action items and help drive closure through stakeholder coordination and follow-up activities.
Expertise You'll Bring:
- 2 to 5 years of experience in Data Privacy, GRC, Risk Management, Cybersecurity Compliance, Responsible AI, or Digital Trust domains.
- Good understanding of privacy regulations such as GDPR, India DPDPA, CCPA, and other international privacy frameworks.
- Familiarity with Digital Trust concepts including Data Privacy, Responsible AI, Ethics, Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance.
- Exposure to privacy management activities such as DPIAs, RoPA creation, consent management, and privacy governance.
- Understanding of AI governance principles including transparency, fairness, explainability, accountability, and risk management.
- Knowledge of Governance, Risk & Compliance frameworks and industry standards.
- Familiarity with privacy management platforms such as OneTrust, TrustArc, Securiti.ai, or similar tools.
- Exposure to GRC platforms such as Archer, LogicGate, ServiceNow GRC, or equivalent solutions.
- Ability to analyze technology platforms, cloud environments, business applications, and data processing ecosystems.
- Understanding of cybersecurity, cloud computing, data governance, and enterprise technology concepts.
- Strong analytical, documentation, research, and assessment capabilities.
- Ability to interpret legal and regulatory requirements and map them to technology and business controls.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing reports, presentations, and client-facing documents.
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
- Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
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"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."