Blockchain Security Engineer - Safeguard Crypto Assets

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Professional development

Crypto & Blockchain security exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Security Engineer for an office in Upington, Northern Cape. You will identify and mitigate risks across blockchain networks, smart contracts, and dApps, shaping the security posture for digital assets.

The role requires 4+ years in cybersecurity with a focus on blockchain, proficiency in Python/Go/C++, and the ability to analyze Solidity and Vyper code for flaws. Collaboration with dev teams and ongoing threat research are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 4 years in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in blockchain security.
• Strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals, cryptography, and consensus mechanisms.
• Proficiency in Python, Go, or C++, and ability to analyze smart contracts for vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and pentesting of blockchain networks, smart contracts, and dApps.
• Identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks in blockchain technologies.
• Develop and implement security measures to protect infrastructure.
• Analyze smart contract code for security flaws and remediation recommendations.
• Monitor networks for suspicious activity and incidents.
• Develop security tools and scripts to automate tasks.
• Stay updated on blockchain threats and best practices.
• Collaborate with development teams to enforce secure coding.
• Create security reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Contribute to security research and knowledge base.

Skills

Blockchain security

Security testing

Smart contract analysis

Python

Go

C++

Cryptography

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Solidity

Vyper

Security testing tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Security Engineer for an office in Upington, Northern Cape. You will identify and mitigate risks across blockchain networks, smart contracts, and dApps, shaping the security posture for digital assets.

The role requires 4+ years in cybersecurity with a focus on blockchain, proficiency in Python/Go/C++, and the ability to analyze Solidity and Vyper code for flaws. Collaboration with dev teams and ongoing threat research are essential.