Job Title: Data Protection Analyst
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
About BYTESTREAMS CONSULTING LIMITED:
BYTESTREAMS CONSULTING LIMITED is a company that specializes in maximizing technology to deliver digital transformation to companies, businesses, and organizations. We create opportunities for businesses in the continuously emerging and advancing world of cloud and digital solutions. We make it simpler for businesses to integrate next generation digital infrastructure and solutions geared toward inspiring businesses to their full potential.
Job Summary:
- The Data Protection Analyst will be responsible for ensuring the company’s compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices. This involves a wide range of activities, from developing and implementing data protection policies and procedures to conducting risk assessments and audits.
- The Analyst will also play a key role in responding to data subject requests, and managing data breaches.
- Also, act as a liaison between various departments, legal counsel, and regulatory bodies, ensuring consistent application of data protection measures across the organization.
- Furthermore, the Data Protection Analyst will stay abreast of evolving data privacy laws and regulations, proactively updating policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
Responsibilities:
- A core responsibility of the Data Protection Analyst is to identify and mitigate data privacy risks.
- This includes conducting data mapping exercises to understand where sensitive data resides, performing privacy impact assessments for new projects or systems, and developing data protection impact assessments for high-risk processing activities.
- You will also be responsible for implementing technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, such as access controls, encryption, and data anonymization techniques.
- The Analyst will also be involved in incident response planning, ensuring that the organization can effectively manage and report data breaches in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- You will also monitor data processing activities to ensure ongoing compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Education, Skills & Experience Requirements:
- Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Law, or a related field is typically required. A Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or Data Privacy is a plus.
- Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) are highly desirable.
- Skills: Strong knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations, data encryption techniques, and cybersecurity frameworks. Proficiency in data protection tools, risk assessment methodologies, and incident response. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for this role.
- Experience: At least 2-5 years of experience in data protection, cybersecurity, or compliance-related roles. Experience working with IT security teams and regulatory compliance frameworks is an added advantage.
Application Closing Date
20th February, 2025.
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated Cover letters and CVs to: recruitment@agrop.co using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
