Freelance / Retired Consultant – Information Security & Data Privacy ISO/IEC 27001:2022 | DPDP Act, 2023 Organization: Smartedge Consulting Engagement Type: Freelance / Retainer / Assignment Basis

Location:
Hyderabad and Remote

Experience:
10+ Years Preferred About Smartedge Consulting Smartedge Consulting is expanding its Digital Trust consulting practice, offering services in Information Security, Data Privacy, Business Continuity and Governance to organizations across IT/ITES, manufacturing, healthcare and service sectors. We invite experienced freelance professionals, retired IT / Information Security professionals and independent consultants to associate with us for client consulting and implementation assignments. Role & Responsibilities 1. ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Implementation
• Conduct ISMS gap assessments and readiness assessments.
• Develop and review information security policies, procedures and documentation.
• Conduct information security risk assessments and prepare risk treatment plans.
• Develop Statement of Applicability (SoA) and risk registers.
• Guide clients in implementing applicable Annex A controls.
• Conduct internal audits and management reviews.
• Support organizations in certification readiness and external audits. 2. DPDP Act Compliance
• Conduct DPDP compliance assessments.
• Identify personal data collection, processing, storage and sharing practices.
• Prepare personal data inventories and data flow mapping.
• Develop privacy policies, notices and consent management procedures.




• Establish processes for data principal rights and grievance redressal.
• Develop data retention, deletion and personal data breach management procedures.
• Review vendor and third-party data processing arrangements.
• Guide organizations in establishing practical privacy governance systems. 3. Client Consulting & Project Delivery
• Interact with client management, IT teams and process owners.
• Conduct workshops, assessments and implementation reviews.
• Provide practical guidance for implementing information security and privacy controls.
• Review project deliverables and ensure quality of implementation.
• Support client certification and compliance assessments. 4. Training & Auditing
• Conduct ISO 27001 awareness and internal auditor training.
• Conduct information security and data privacy awareness sessions.
• Undertake internal audits and compliance assessments.
• Support corrective action implementation and closure. Desired Professional Profile
• Retired IT Heads, CIOs, CISOs, IT Managers or Information Security professionals.
• Former ISO 27001 Lead Auditors / Lead Implementers.
• Independent ISO 27001 consultants with proven implementation experience.
• Experienced privacy and data protection consultants.




• Professionals with hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, information security governance and data privacy. Qualifications & Certifications
• Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics or related discipline.
• ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor / Lead Implementer certification preferred.
• ISO 27701 and privacy-related certifications desirable.
• Practical knowledge of DPDP Act, 2023 and applicable Rules.
• Strong consulting, documentation, auditing and client interaction capabilities. Engagement Model
• Project-based consulting assignments.
• Part-time or retainer-based association.
• Remote consulting with client visits wherever required.
• Assignment-based skilled fees, mutually agreed.
• Opportunity for continued association based on project performance and client requirements. What We Expect
• Practical industry experience and independent project execution capability.
• Ability to guide clients beyond documentation and ensure actual implementation.
• Professional conduct and commitment to agreed project timelines.
• Willingness to work as an associate consultant under the Smartedge Consulting delivery framework. Interested Professionals Experienced professionals interested in associating with Smartedge Consulting may share their profile, experience, certifications and preferred engagement terms. Email: [email protected] SMARTEDGE CONSULTING Beyond Compliance. Delivering Business Value. Building Systems. Not Just Certificates.

📌 Freelance / Retired Consultant – Information Security & Data Privacy (Hyderabad)
🏢 Smartedge Consulting
📍 Hyderabad