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Wajda International Technology Services

Job Title:Data Protection Officer (DPO) / Data Protection ConsultantLocation:[Bahrain / Saudi Arabia / Hybrid]Position Type:Full-Time / ConsultancyMandatory Language:Arabic read and writeRole SummaryThe Data Protection Officer (DPO) / Consultant is responsible for leading, advising, and ensuring organizational compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws in Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the Bahrain Personal Data Protection Law and the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), along with international best practices. The DPO will act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, company leadership, and internal stakeholders to establish and maintain robust data protection governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.This role combines strategic oversight, regulatory compliance management, and operational data protection functions to safeguard the rights of data subjects and the organization&rsquo;s adherence to applicable legal requirements.Key Responsibilities1. Regulatory Compliance &amp; Governance<ul><li>Lead and oversee the design, implementation, assessments and maintenance of data protection frameworks and governance structures in line with Bahrain and Saudi data protection laws and regulations.</li><li>Monitor and interpret changes in data protection legislation, regulatory guidance, and industry best practices; advise senior management on compliance implications.</li><li>Ensure that personal data processing activities across the organization comply with applicable legal requirements.</li></ul>2. Policy Development &amp; Implementation<ul><li>Understanding of Bahraini and Saudi Data privacy Laws</li><li>Develop, review, and enforce data protection policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards, ensuring alignment with legal requirements (e.g., cross-border data transfer controls, data retention, purpose limitation, and privacy notices).</li></ul>3. Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) &amp; Risk Management<ul><li>Lead DPIAs for high-risk processing activities and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented.</li><li>Conduct regular risk assessments, compliance audits, and gap analyses to evaluate the organization&rsquo;s data protection posture and identify improvement opportunities.</li></ul>4. Regulatory Liaison &amp; Reporting<ul><li>Serve as the official point of contact between the organization and relevant data protection authorities (e.g., Bahrain Data Protection Authority and Saudi Authority for Data &amp; AI / SDAIA).</li><li>Prepare and submit mandatory notifications &mdash; including breach reports, compliance reports, and regulatory filings &mdash; according to legal requirements.</li></ul>5. Data Subject Rights Management<ul><li>Establish and manage processes for responding to data subject requests (access, correction, deletion, objection) in accordance with legal timelines and standards.</li><li>Oversee complaint handling and ensure timely and compliant responses to data subject inquiries.</li></ul>6. Incident &amp; Breach Response<ul><li>Develop and maintain an effective data breach response plan, including breach detection, containment, forensic investigation, notification to regulators and affected individuals as required.</li></ul>7. Training &amp; Awareness<ul><li>Design and deliver comprehensive data protection training programs to employees, contractors, and business partners to enhance awareness of privacy obligations and foster a culture of compliance.</li><li>Provide ongoing support and consultation to business units on data protection matters.</li></ul>8. Documentation &amp; Recordkeeping<ul><li>Ensure up-to-date maintenance of records of processing activities (RoPA), data inventories, program documentation, audit reports, and compliance evidence.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; ExperienceEducation<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Law, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, IT Governance, or related field.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>2+ years of experience in data protection, privacy compliance, or information security roles.</li><li>Prior experience as a DPO, privacy manager, or senior data compliance role is highly desirable.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Certifications<ul><li>In-depth knowledge of Bahrain and Saudi data protection laws and compliance requirements (Bahrain PDPL, Saudi PDPL).</li><li>Professional certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPP/A, CIPM, CDPO, or equivalent are highly desirable.</li><li>Strong understanding of privacy principles (data minimization, lawful basis for processing, privacy by design).</li><li>Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Ability to synthesize legal and technical requirements into actionable compliance programs.</li></ul>Key Competencies<ul><li>Regulatory interpretation and compliance strategy.</li><li>Risk assessment and mitigation planning.</li><li>Cross-functional collaboration (legal, IT, security, operations).</li><li>Reporting and documentation excellence.</li><li>Independent judgement and ethical decision-making.</li></ul>Reporting Line<ul><li>Reports to: Senior Manager Consulting (as stipulated for independence in data protection reporting).</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Competitive compensation package.</li><li>Opportunity to shape and lead data protection compliance across key GCC jurisdictions.</li><li>Exposure to cross-border regulatory frameworks and digital transformation initiatives</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

Data Proctection Officer

Duties &amp; Responsibilities (ITIL compliance)<ul><li>platform, office 365 and AWS cloud.</li><li>Systems Administrators with more than 2 years of experience in Microsoft platform, office 365 and AWS cloud.</li><li>Responsible for servers&rsquo; administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and security.</li><li>Managing virtualization technologies and storage systems.</li><li>Design and implement new system environment.</li><li>Implementing backup.</li><li>Monitoring and optimizing database performance.</li><li>Maintaining documentation of Servers &amp; database configurations, procedures, and best practices.</li><li>Keep track of software licenses to ensure compliance with vendor agreements.</li><li>Generating and maintaining KPI reports for Server and Databases and maintain100% Application &amp; system availability.</li><li>IT Procurement and Vendor Management to related devices and equipment.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>AWS engineer Certified,</li><li>Microsoft platform &amp; Office 365 Administrator Certified</li></ul>Important Note: preferred for Bahrainis but open for Expats aswellJob Type: Full-time

Systems Administrator

Duties &amp; Responsibilities (ITIL compliance)<ul><li>Network engineer with more than 2 years of experience in Cisco products, Firewalls products.</li><li>Maintain and support Cisco platform, Palo Alto Firewall, packet shaper.</li><li>Managing and maintaining the organization's network infrastructure</li><li>Support all network devices according to appendix C, D, and E.</li><li>Implementing and overseeing network security measures.</li><li>Planning for network scalability and performance optimization.</li><li>VoIP and IP Telephony support</li><li>New project analysis and IT bill of quantity preparation.</li><li>Collaborating with vendors for telephony solutions.</li><li>Maintaining documentation of Network configurations, procedures, and best practices.</li><li>Generating and maintaining KPI Reports for Network infrastructure and maintain100% availability.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Cisco Certified</li><li>Another network professional certification.</li><li>VoIP Cisco switches configuration and operation tasks skills</li></ul>Important Note: preferred for Bahrainis but open for Expats Job Type: Full-time

Network Admin-IT

IT Hardware Technician and inventory ManagementDuties &amp; Responsibilities (ITIL compliance)<ul><li>Identify and catalog all IT assets within the organization, including hardware, software, and networking equipment.</li><li>Coordinate the procurement process for new IT assets.</li><li>Coordinate with vendors for hardware repairs or replacements under warranty.</li><li>Maintain a centralized inventory database or system to store asset information.</li><li>Update the inventory database regularly to reflect changes, additions, and disposals.</li><li>Monitor the entire lifecycle of IT assets, from acquisition to disposal.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Qualifications <ul><li>ITIL Foundation</li><li>Inventory &amp; Asset management.</li><li>Reporting Skills</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

IT Hardware Technician and inventory Management

Duties &amp; Responsibilities (ITIL compliance)<ul><li>Helpdesk agent with Helpdesk and customer services experience of more than 4 years of experience in Health care sector.</li><li>24/7 Support</li><li>Support more than 9000 Employee.</li><li>Proficient in both written and spoken Arabic &amp; English language.</li><li>Effective communication skills</li><li>Problem-solving and critical thinking.</li><li>Dealing with difficult customers.</li><li>IT knowledge of computer hardware and software</li><li>Documentation and Knowledge Base.</li><li>Creating and maintaining a knowledge base.</li><li>Generating and maintaining KPI Reports for Helpdesk tickets.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Qualifications:<ul><li>ITIL Foundation</li><li>Health Care system experience</li><li>Customer Service certificate</li><li>Communication Skills</li><li>Reporting skills</li></ul>Important Note: preferred for Bahrainis but open for Expats Job Type: Full-time

IT Helpdesk Agent

Duties &amp; Responsibilities (ITIL compliance)<ul><li>Experience in health care sector will be added value.</li><li>24/7 Support to all PCs with peripheral devices according to appendix A, B, and for more than 9000 users.</li><li>Provide technical assistance to end-users regarding hardware, software, and network-related issues.</li><li>Support more than 9000 Employee.</li><li>Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with computers, printers, peripherals, and other IT equipment.</li><li>Install and configure desktop computers, laptops, and related hardware.</li><li>Set up and maintain software applications, operating systems, and drivers.</li><li>Perform routine maintenance on desktops and laptops, including hardware upgrades and repairs.</li><li>IT Procurement and Vendor Management to related devices and equipment.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Qualifications <ul><li>ITIL Foundation</li><li>Customer Service certificate</li><li>Communication Skills</li><li>Microsoft OS knowledge and troubleshooting skills.</li></ul>Important Note: preferred for Bahrainis but open for Expats Job Type: Full-time

Desktop Support Technician-IT

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