Security Engineer (intern / Early Contributor)

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Security Engineer (Intern / Early Contributor)

Security

Accra, Ghana

Intern

Help us keep payments safe and secure — protecting the financial infrastructure of thousands of institutions and merchants.

About The Role

You'll work on improving our systems, testing for vulnerabilities, and shaping a culture of security-first thinking across our platform.

What You'll Do

Conduct security assessments and penetration testing

Monitor systems for threats and anomalies

Review code and infrastructure for security risks

Implement and maintain security controls and policies

Respond to and investigate security incidents

You'll Thrive Here If You

Understanding of web application security fundamentals

Experience with security tools and methodologies

Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and common vulnerabilities

Familiarity with Linux and networking concepts

Bonus Points

Security certifications (CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Security+)

Experience with cloud security (AWS, GCP)

Fintech or payments security experience

Apply Now

Send your application to info@mycornerstonegh.com

We review applications on a rolling basis

What We Offer

Real-world experience building systems that power digital payments

Mentorship from experienced engineers and startup founders

Opportunity to work on live projects that impact real users

Flexible, collaborative, and supportive remote environment

Chance to grow your technical and professional skills quickly

Letter of recommendation upon successful completion

Possibility of full-time role after internship based on performance

Our Hiring Process

1

Apply

Send us your resume

2

Chat

Quick conversation with our team

3

Technical Discussion

Talk through your experience and problem-solving approach

4

Team Fit

Meet a few teammates and learn about how we work

5

Offer

If it's a great fit, we'll make it official!

Ready to Build Something Big?

Join our growing team and help shape the future of payments and financial access across Africa.

Apply Now

We review applications on a rolling basis — early applications are encouraged.

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