Remote Blockchain Security Auditor

Placements24; Waukee (IA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous and experienced Remote Blockchain Security Auditor to join a globally distributed team. You will conduct audits of smart contracts, dApps, and blockchain infrastructure, identify vulnerabilities, and provide actionable remediation guidance.

This fully remote role offers flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to critical security across crypto projects. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in cybersecurity with a strong blockchain security

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in cybersecurity with blockchain security focus.
• Proven track record finding vulnerabilities in smart contracts and blockchain systems.
• Proficiency in analyzing code for security flaws and understanding exploit patterns.
• Knowledge of cryptographic principles and distributed ledger technologies.
• Familiarity with security analysis tools and frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills, with ability to articulate security issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive security audits of smart contracts in Solidity and other languages.
• Identify vulnerabilities, bugs, and exploits in blockchain protocols and dApps.
• Provide detailed reports with actionable remediation recommendations to developers.
• Develop and maintain automated tools/scripts for security analysis and testing.
• Stay informed about latest threats, attack vectors and best practices in blockchain security.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve security standards and processes for blockchain development.

Skills

Blockchain security

Smart contract auditing

Security analysis

Reporting

Cryptography

Tools

Security tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Remote Blockchain Security Auditor to join their globally distributed team. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the security and integrity of our client's smart contracts, decentralized applications, and overall blockchain infrastructure. You will conduct in-depth analyses to identify vulnerabilities and provide expert recommendations for mitigation. This is a fully remote position offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to critical security aspects of the crypto and blockchain ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive security audits of smart contracts written in Solidity and other relevant languages.
• Identify vulnerabilities, bugs, and potential exploits within blockchain protocols and dApps.
• Provide detailed reports with actionable recommendations for remediation to development teams.
• Develop and maintain automated tools and scripts for security analysis and testing.
• Stay informed about the latest threats, attack vectors, and best practices in blockchain security.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve security standards and processes for blockchain development.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong specialization in blockchain security and smart contract auditing.
• Proven experience in finding vulnerabilities in smart contracts and blockchain systems.
• Proficiency in analyzing code for security flaws and understanding common exploit patterns.
• Knowledge of cryptographic principles and distributed ledger technologies.
• Familiarity with security analysis tools and frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex security issues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses, regardless of location.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects in the dynamic blockchain industry.
• Access to state-of-the-art security tools and resources.
• A culture that values expertise, continuous learning, and secure development practices.