Principal Engineer – Information Security (Paris Summit)

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Summary

Principal Engineer in Information Security designs and enforces enterprise-wide security controls, manages firewalls and encryption, and ensures compliance with ISO standards to protect systems and data.

Principal Engineer – Information Security (London Summit)

Invitation: MTN Recruitment Summit – Paris (May 14th & 15th)

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.

Location: Abidjan

Department: Information Security

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

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