Blockchain Security Analyst — Hybrid Role & Growth

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development support

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a vigilant Blockchain Security Analyst to safeguard smart contracts, dApps, and network infrastructure. You will identify vulnerabilities, implement security controls, and respond to threats in a fast-paced crypto environment.

The role collaborates with engineering and operations, requires a 3+ year cybersecurity background with blockchain focus, and offers a hybrid work setup along with benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a specialization in blockchain security.
• In-depth knowledge of smart contract security principles and common vulnerabilities (e.g., reentrancy, integer overflow).
• Experience with security auditing tools and methodologies for smart contracts and blockchain platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and audits of smart contracts, decentralized applications (dApps), and blockchain protocols.
• Identify potential vulnerabilities, exploits, and security risks within the blockchain ecosystem.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices for blockchain operations.
• Monitor blockchain networks for suspicious activity and respond to security incidents promptly.
• Perform threat modeling and risk assessments specific to blockchain technologies.
• Stay updated on the latest security threats, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.

Skills

Blockchain security

Security auditing

Smart contracts

Cryptography

Threat modeling

Network security

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree / related field

Tools

Smart contract auditing tools

Blockchain security tools

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a vigilant Blockchain Security Analyst to safeguard smart contracts, dApps, and network infrastructure. You will identify vulnerabilities, implement security controls, and respond to threats in a fast-paced crypto environment.

The role collaborates with engineering and operations, requires a 3+ year cybersecurity background with blockchain focus, and offers a hybrid work setup along with benefits and professional development opportunities.