Principal Engineer – Information Security (Paris Summit)

Principal Engineer – Information Security (London Summit)

We are currently seeking talented Ivorian professionals based in Paris (or able to attend) to join us for an exclusive, invite-only MTN Recruitment Summit taking place on May 14th and 15th.

This event is designed to connect high-potential diaspora talent with senior leadership from MTN Cote d'Ivoire, across key business areas including commercial, technology, data, and marketing.

Job Summary

Implement and manage enterprise-wide information security controls to protect systems, data, and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement security controls and frameworks
  
• Manage firewalls, encryption, intrusion detection systems
  
• Monitor and respond to security incidents
  
• Conduct vulnerability assessments
  
• Ensure compliance with security standards (ISO, etc.)
  

Requirements

Key Skills

• Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Telecoms
  
• 5+ years in network/security administration
  
• Experience with firewalls, SIEM, OS (Linux/Windows)
  
• Knowledge of ISO 27000, CISSP frameworks
  
• Strong risk analysis and problem-solving skills
  
  

Benefits

Impact & Purpose

• MTN positions itself as building a “bold new digital world” across Africa
  
• Employees contribute to:
  • Financial inclusion (MoMo / fintech)
    
  • Digital connectivity across underserved markets
    
• Strong sense of purpose and societal impact