Blockchain Security Analyst: Smart Contract Auditor

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Training & certifications

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Security Analyst in Vereeniging, Gauteng to safeguard blockchain applications and assets. You will perform audits of smart contracts, identify risks, and provide actionable remediation recommendations, collaborating with security experts in a focused team.

The role requires 4+ years in blockchain security, expertise in Solidity/Vyper/Rust, and familiarity with tools like Mythril, Slither, and Securify.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 4+ years in blockchain security, smart contract auditing, or penetration testing.
• Proficiency in Solidity, Vyper, or Rust smart contract languages.
• Strong understanding of common vulnerabilities and attack patterns.
• Familiarity with major platforms like Ethereum, Polygon, Solana.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive security audits and vulnerability assessments of smart contracts and dApps.
• Identify, analyze, and report on security flaws and recommend mitigations.
• Develop and implement security testing methodologies and tools for blockchain protocols.
• Provide clear security recommendations to development teams for remediation.
• Stay updated with latest blockchain security threats and techniques.
• Contribute to best practices for secure smart contract development.
• Perform penetration testing and forensic analysis on blockchain systems.
• Educate teams on secure coding practices for blockchain applications.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure security posture.
• Maintain detailed documentation of audit findings and remediation efforts.

Skills

Blockchain security

Solidity/Vyper/Rust

Cryptography

Security auditing

Vulnerability analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

Mythril

Slither

Securify

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Security Analyst in Vereeniging, Gauteng to safeguard blockchain applications and assets. You will perform audits of smart contracts, identify risks, and provide actionable remediation recommendations, collaborating with security experts in a focused team.

The role requires 4+ years in blockchain security, expertise in Solidity/Vyper/Rust, and familiarity with tools like Mythril, Slither, and Securify.