Fatimetou Cheikh Neda
Nouakchott
Summary
A dynamic and results-driven cybersecurity professional with strong experience in securing cloud infrastructure and leading security operations. Proven track record in DevSecOps, systems engineering, and vulnerability management. Passionate about empowering digital resilience in public institutions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Security Team
SMART MS SA
11.2024 - Current
- Lead a multidisciplinary security team covering infrastructure, networks, and cloud platforms.
- Define and enforce organizational cybersecurity strategy.
- Oversee risk management and compliance with international standards (ISO, NIST).
- Supervise incident response, red/blue teaming, and forensic investigations.
- Conduct awareness training and ensure continuous improvement in security posture.
Cloud Engineer
SMART MS SA
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Designed and deployed scalable and secure cloud infrastructure on AWS.
- Automated deployment pipelines using CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code.
- Collaborated with Dev and QA teams to ensure security was embedded in all development cycles.
- Managed Linux-based systems and implemented monitoring/logging tools.
DevSecOps Intern
SMART MS SA
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Integrated security tools into CI/CD (SonarQube, Snyk, etc.).
- Developed secure containers using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Wrote automation scripts and participated in agile sprints.
Summer Intern
SMART MS SA
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Contributed to internal security audits and NGINX server configuration.
- Shadowed senior engineers on threat detection assignments.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
ESPRIT: Higher School Of Engineering And Technolog
Tunis, Tunisia07-2023
Engineer’s Degree - Leadership, Software Engineering, Spring MVC
Ecole Supérieure Polytechnique de Nouakchott
01.2023
Skills
- Cybersecurity strategy
- Risk management
- Incident response
- Network security
- Cloud security
- Compliance standards
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Vulnerability assessment
- Security training
- Critical thinking
- Risk assessment
- ISO 27001
- NIST CSF
Certification
McKinsey Forward Program, McKinsey & Company, 07/01/24
Languages
- Arabic, Native
- French, Fluent
- English, Professional Proficiency
Personal Information
Title: Head of Security Team | Cloud & Cybersecurity Engineer
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Affiliations
- Member of the Mauritanian Association of Astronomy, organizing public outreach and educational events.
- Active in the Mauritanian Engineering Community (MEC), helping coordinate tech conferences and student meetups.
- Competed in Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges as part of the Esprit Cybersecurity Club.
- Volunteer with the Child Association in Mauritania, focused on education and community fundraising.
- Selected for the McKinsey Forward Program (2024) for emerging leaders in technology and innovation.
Timeline
Head of Security Team
SMART MS SA
11.2024 - Current
Cloud Engineer
SMART MS SA
07.2023 - 11.2024
DevSecOps Intern
SMART MS SA
01.2023 - 07.2023
Summer Intern
SMART MS SA
07.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Computer Science
ESPRIT: Higher School Of Engineering And Technolog
Engineer’s Degree - Leadership, Software Engineering, Spring MVC
Ecole Supérieure Polytechnique de Nouakchott
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