Consultant (Data Privacy & Cyber Security) – TRAI
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹2,400,000 - ₹3,000,000 per year
- Qualification
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Electronics, IT, or Computer Science; or MCA/M.Sc (CS); or MBA in IT/Information Systems. Security certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CEH are highly desirable.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 8 years in the IT field with at least 5 years of specialized experience in cybersecurity and data privacy.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Consultant (Data Privacy & Cyber Security) is a critical role responsible for safeguarding TRAI's digital infrastructure and ensuring compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. The position involves developing enterprise-wide security strategies, managing incident responses, and conducting rigorous security audits across all organizational portals. This role is perfect for cybersecurity experts who thrive in high-stakes environments and possess a deep understanding of threat analysis and cloud security. By joining TRAI, you will be at the forefront of protecting national telecom data and defending against sophisticated cyber threats.
- The role involves direct collaboration with the CISO to provide strategic direction for risk management and disaster recovery.
- Consultants will be responsible for implementing advanced security tools like Zero Trust architecture and SOAR platforms.
- The position requires active monitoring of emerging threats and industry trends to proactively strengthen the organization's security posture.
- Selected candidates will manage SOC activities, including firewall configuration and root cause analysis of security incidents.
- This is a prestigious opportunity to work with national agencies like CERT-IN and NCIIPC on threat intelligence sharing.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated annual remuneration of ₹24,00,000 to ₹30,00,000; includes reimbursement of medical insurance premium up to ₹10,000 per annum.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of applications based on essential and desirable qualifications.
Evaluation of post-qualification and specialized experience.
Personal Interview/Interaction with the shortlisted candidates.
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned in the official notification.
Reservation
Reservation norms follow Government of India guidelines for contractual engagements where applicable.
A Reserve Panel will be prepared for vacancies arising in the near future.
How to Apply
- Visit the official TRAI vacancy portal at https://vacancies.trai.gov.in.
- Select the desired Consultant position (AI or Data Privacy & Cyber Security).
- Fill in the required personal and professional details in the online application form.
- Upload a self-attested copy of the document showing date of birth (10th certificate/Birth Certificate).
- Upload self-attested copies of educational qualifications from 10th class onwards.
- Upload proper experience certificates from previous and present employers on company letterhead.
- Upload documentary evidence of specialized experience (project profiles, certifications, etc.).
- Submit the application before the deadline of 03.08.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The annual remuneration for this role is between ₹24,00,000 and ₹30,00,000 based on the candidate's professional experience.
Applicants must hold a B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Electronics, IT, or Computer Science, or an MCA/MSC (CS), or an MBA in IT/Information Systems.
The maximum age limit for applying to this post is 45 years as of the date of the vacancy circular.