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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@cornerstonepay.online

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. 1
    Apply
    Send us your resume
  2. 2
    Chat
    Quick conversation with our team
  3. 3
    Technical Discussion
    Talk through your experience and problem-solving approach
  4. 4
    Team Fit
    Meet a few teammates and learn about how we work
  5. 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.