Information Security Intern (Women In Tech Internship)

Who we are

Moniepoint Inc. is Africa’s all-in-one financial platform, helping 20 million businesses and individuals access seamless payments, banking, credit, cross-border, and business management tools each month. 

As Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer, we power most of the country’s point-of-sale (POS) transactions. Through our subsidiaries, Moniepoint Inc. processes over $250 billion in digital payment transaction value annually.

Curious about what makes Moniepoint an incredible place to work? Check out posts on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth.

About the role

This role is designed for interns looking to gain practical, hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations within a fast-paced fintech environment.

As an Information Security Intern, you will support the Security Operations team in monitoring security events, assisting with incident response activities, contributing to threat intelligence research, and supporting vulnerability management initiatives. You will work closely with experienced security professionals who will mentor and guide your learning while helping protect Moniepoint’s systems, products, and customer data.

This internship provides an opportunity to build foundational cybersecurity skills, understand real-world security challenges, and develop professional experience in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Monitoring & Incident Support

• Assist in monitoring alerts and events using SIEM, EDR, and other monitoring tools.
• Support initial triage activities and document security alerts under supervision.
• Help gather information during incident investigations and contribute to post-incident reviews.
• Learn and follow established incident response procedures.

Threat Intelligence Support

• Conduct research on emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack trends.
• Assist in compiling threat intelligence summaries and reports.
• Support the team in tracking relevant threat actors and industry developments.

Vulnerability Management

• Assist with vulnerability scanning activities across systems and applications.
• Support analysis of scan results and tracking of remediation efforts.
• Help maintain documentation related to vulnerabilities and risk tracking.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work with infrastructure, engineering, and security teams to support security initiatives.
• Maintain clear and organised documentation for tasks, findings, and learning activities.
• Assist in updating security procedures, playbooks, and internal knowledge resources.

Learning & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in training sessions, mentorship meetings, and security exercises.
• Stay informed about cybersecurity trends and best practices.
• Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and processes.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Eligibility for a 6-month university internship or industrial training program.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts and principles.
• Foundational knowledge of operating systems, networking, or programming is an advantage.

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to security tools  (SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability scanners, or Threat Intel Tools).
• Understanding of basic security frameworks or incident response concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.