Security - Data Protection Privacy
Actively Hiring
Full-time Posted 14 days ago
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Data Protection and Privacy Manager, who will be responsible for overseeing the organization's data protection strategy and ensuring compliance with Indian laws such as the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Personal Data Protection Bill. The DPPM will work closely with DPO and regulatory authorities to ensure that sensitive data is processed securely and ethically. This role is crucial in safeguarding our digital assets and maintaining compliance with industry standards and law.
Key Responsibilities
- check_circle Ensure adherence to data protection laws, including local DPDPA, IT Act and international regulations like GDPR.
- check_circle Formulate and implement data protection policies and guidelines across the organization.
- check_circle Well versed in managing the DSPM, DLP and PET technologies.
- check_circle Investigate and report data breaches to relevant authorities within the stipulated timeframe.
- check_circle Conduct training sessions for employees on data protection practices and raise awareness about privacy policies.
- check_circle Perform Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- check_circle Act as the point of contact for data principals (individuals) for grievances related to data handling or privacy violations.
- check_circle Maintain records of all data processing activities and policies for audit and regulatory purposes.
- check_circle With regulatory agencies and stakeholders regarding data protection matters.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, and Law.
- Certification in Data Protection or Privacy Management is mandatory, like - CIPM, CDPSE, DCPLA, DCPP and DCDPO
- 5-8 years of experience in security management.
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure , data security best practices, and frameworks.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards (e.g., RBI, SEBI).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies, their impact on data protection and ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
Why you should join us
- check_circle You’ll build at true scale systems handling millions of transactions per day, sub-100ms latencies, and five 9s availability.
- check_circle You’ll work in a team that is serious about engineering, no fluff, just deep tech, deep impact.
- check_circle You’ll be encouraged to use AI tools daily — coding, debugging, testing — and even invent new ways of using AI in software development.
- check_circle You’ll work alongside engineers who love tech deeply, and where innovation is the default expectation.
- check_circle Paytm offers you a career — not just a job — to become a next-gen tech leader.
About Us:
Paytm is India’s largest digital payments and financial services platform, leading the mobile QR revolution. We power millions of businesses and individuals, and we’re building scalable, resilient systems to serve half a billion Indians and beyond.Here at Paytm, technology isn't just about keeping up, it's about building the future. We believe the next generation of engineers must not only scale systems to billions but also leverage AI and GPT tools to accelerate innovation.
Tags & Focus Areas
Security
About Paytm
Paytm is looking for hands-on technologists with 6 to 8 years of experience, who will be responsible for architecting & designing new age mobile & web 3.0 products at Paytm.
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