Data Protection Officer

WE ARE HIRING: Data Protection OfficerLocation: Colombo 08Working Hours: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMEmployment Type: Full-timeWorking Model: OnsiteEmployment Industry: IT & TelecommunicationIf you are interested, share your resume to recruitment7@intalent.asia or click here to apply '"easy apply"Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain the organization's Data Protection Framework, policies, standards, and Records of Processing Activities (ROPA).Monitor and assess compliance with PDPA requirements across business units.Conduct DPIAs, PIAs, LIAs, and Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs).Lead personal data breach investigations, assessments, and response activities.Advise management and employees on privacy obligations, regulations, and best practices.Deliver privacy awareness programs and executive briefings.Review vendor privacy controls, data processing agreements, and cross-border data transfer arrangements.Collaborate with regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders on privacy and compliance matters.Promote Privacy by Design principles across projects and digital transformation initiatives.RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security, Law, Business Information Systems, or a related field.Master's Degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Law, Privacy, or Business Administration will be an added advantage.Minimum 8 years of experience in Data Protection, IT Governance, Compliance, Risk Management, Information Security, or Legal Compliance.Strong knowledge of Sri Lanka PDPA, GDPR, Privacy by Design principles, and cross-border data transfer mechanisms.Hands-on experience with ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, NIST Privacy Framework, Identity & Access Management, Cloud Security, and Incident Response.Experience in implementing privacy programs, privacy risk assessments, policy development, and regulatory audits.Prior experience in the telecommunications industry handling large-scale customer data, SIM registration requirements, CDRs, and digital payment ecosystems will be a distinct advantage