Legal Job | Data Privacy Trainee at SISA, Chennai: Apply Now!

SISA is hiring a Data Privacy Trainee in Chennai for work across data privacy, cyber law, cybersecurity and GRC.

About SISA

SISA Information Security is a cybersecurity company working at the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and payments. According to its official website, SISA has been part of the payment ecosystem for 20 years, helping banks, payment processors, fintechs and enterprises secure critical payment environments and respond to evolving cyber threats.

SISA states that its work includes payment security assessment, forensic investigation and contributions to global payment security standards. The organisation combines technology and domain expertise across compliance, security and privacy, making its work relevant to professionals developing skills in data protection and cyber risk.

About the Opportunity

SISA is looking for an Associate Consultant or Trainee to support Data Privacy, Data Protection, Cyber Law, Cybersecurity and GRC engagements. This data privacy job is suitable for freshers and candidates with 0–2 years of experience who have an academic or professional background in law, cyber law, cybersecurity or information security.

The cyber law trainee role will involve privacy assessments, regulatory research, risk assessments, documentation and compliance activities. The selected candidate will work with experienced consultants and support client-facing privacy and cybersecurity engagements.

Position

The position is for a Data Privacy Trainee, also described in the listing as an Associate Consultant or Trainee.

Location

The role is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Employment Type

This is a full-time position.

Seniority Level

LinkedIn lists the seniority level as Internship.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support Data Privacy and Data Protection assessments, including Privacy Gap Assessments against applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist with PIA, DPIA, RoPA and Data Flow Mapping activities.
• Support the review of privacy policies, procedures, privacy notices, consent, data retention and data subject rights.
• Research the DPDP Act, GDPR, PDPA and other relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support the team in understanding Cyber Law, Cybersecurity and Information Security requirements and emerging cyber risks.
• Assist in mapping legal and regulatory requirements to applicable privacy and cybersecurity controls.
• Support the review of basic cybersecurity controls relating to access management, data security, encryption, vulnerability and incident management.
• Support privacy and compliance assessments by collecting and reviewing client information, documents and audit evidence.
• Assist consultants during client engagements, meetings and information-gathering sessions.
• Prepare assessment reports, compliance checklists, trackers, presentations and other supporting documentation.

Qualifications

• Integrated B.Tech and LL.B., or a bachelor’s degree in Law, Cyber Law, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• A combination of law and cybersecurity or information security background will be an advantage.
• Relevant internships, academic projects or training in Data Privacy, Cyber Law, Cybersecurity, IT GRC or Compliance will be preferred.

Experience and Skills

• Freshers and candidates with 0–2 years of experience in Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Law, IT GRC, IT Audit, Risk or Compliance may apply.
• Good understanding of data privacy principles and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to read and understand laws, regulations and regulatory guidelines.
• Basic understanding of Cyber Law, Cybersecurity and Information Security concepts.
• Understanding of the relationship between legal requirements, privacy obligations and cybersecurity controls.
• Good research, analytical, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear documentation and reports, manage assigned tasks and complete deliverables within timelines.
• Willingness to learn and develop expertise in Data Privacy, Cybersecurity and GRC.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with documentation and assessment evidence.

Additional Advantages

• Exposure to the DPDP Act, GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or ISO 27701.
• Industry certifications such as DCPP, CIPP, AIGP, ISO 27001, Security+, CEH or CCNA.
• Exposure to data privacy or GRC tools such as OneTrust, BigID, TrustArc or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of Cyber Law and Cybersecurity.

Contact

SISA can be contacted at info@sisa.ai or 1800 203 6701.

Visit the official SISA website for information about its cybersecurity, compliance, security and privacy services.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates may apply through the official LinkedIn job listing for the Data Privacy Trainee position.