Data Protection Officer – Remote (Contract)

About the role

We are seeking a qualified Data Protection Officer to join a leading global IT services and consulting firm on a contract basis. The role is fully remote and focuses on safeguarding personally identifiable information while ensuring compliance with international privacy regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain data protection policies aligned with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA and other global privacy laws.
• Conduct regular audits, privacy impact assessments and compliance reviews.
• Serve as the primary contact for data‑protection queries from internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Monitor, report and mitigate data‑protection risks, recommending corrective actions.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions on privacy best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Law or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Professional certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM or CISSP are preferred.
• Proven experience with DPIAs and privacy‑by‑design frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• GDPR compliance
• CCPA compliance
• HIPAA compliance
• CIPP/E certification
• CIPM certification
• CISSP certification

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate ($40‑$70/hr)
• Flexibility to work from anywhere
• Opportunity to influence privacy strategy for a global IT leader