Blockchain Security Architect: DApps & Smart Contracts

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Upington-based role

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a Blockchain Security Specialist to protect blockchain networks, smart contracts, and dApps in a fast-evolving crypto landscape. You will identify vulnerabilities, develop robust security strategies, and respond to threats as part of a dedicated team.

The role requires strong cryptographic knowledge, smart contract security expertise, and incident response skills, with on-site collaboration across development teams to bake security into the SDLC.

Qualifications

• Experience in distributed ledger security and cybersecurity roles.
• Strong cryptographic knowledge and smart contract security.
• Experience with blockchain security analysis tools.
• Ability to assess risks of digital assets and blockchain technologies.
• Strong analytical and incident response skills.
• Bachelor's degree in CS or cybersecurity or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security audits and penetration testing of blockchain platforms and smart contracts.
• Identify and mitigate security risks in decentralized applications (dApps).
• Develop and implement security best practices for wallets, exchanges, and related infrastructure.
• Monitor network activity for suspicious behavior and incidents.
• Stay current with emerging threats and security trends in blockchain.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security in the software development lifecycle.

Skills

Security audits

Penetration testing

Smart contract security

Cryptography

Incident response

Threat modelling

Risk assessment

Blockchain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Security analysis tools

Threat intelligence tools

Job description

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a Blockchain Security Specialist to protect blockchain networks, smart contracts, and dApps in a fast-evolving crypto landscape. You will identify vulnerabilities, develop robust security strategies, and respond to threats as part of a dedicated team.

The role requires strong cryptographic knowledge, smart contract security expertise, and incident response skills, with on-site collaboration across development teams to bake security into the SDLC.