Blockchain Security Auditor

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development

East London office

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Blockchain Security Auditor to join the East London team. The role focuses on identifying vulnerabilities in smart contracts, dApps, and blockchain infrastructure to safeguard assets and trust.

You will collaborate with developers to implement secure coding practices and stay ahead of evolving threat vectors. The position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits in a state-of-the-art East London office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in smart contract auditing and blockchain security analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Solidity, EVM, and common vulnerabilities (e.g., reentrancy, overflow).
• Experience with security analysis tools and frameworks (MythX, Slither, Foundry).
• Solid understanding of cryptography, distributed systems, and blockchain principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security audits of smart contracts written in Solidity and related languages.
• Perform static and dynamic analysis to identify vulnerabilities and exploits.
• Assess security of dApps including frontend and backend components.
• Provide detailed reports with risks, impacts, and remediation recommendations.
• Stay updated on latest security threats and best practices in blockchain security.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement secure coding practices.

Skills

Smart contract auditing

Solidity

EVM knowledge

Analytical skills

Security reporting

Tools

MythX

Slither

Foundry

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and security-focused Blockchain Security Auditor to join their esteemed team in East London . In this vital role, you will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring the security integrity of smart contracts, decentralized applications, and overall blockchain infrastructure. Your expertise will be crucial in safeguarding assets and maintaining trust within the blockchain ecosystem. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the security of innovative projects in the rapidly growing crypto industry, working within a dedicated team committed to upholding the highest standards of security in the Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive security audits of smart contracts written in Solidity and other relevant languages.
• Perform static and dynamic analysis of blockchain code to identify potential vulnerabilities and exploits.
• Assess the security of decentralized applications (dApps), including frontend and backend components.
• Provide detailed reports outlining identified risks, potential impacts, and actionable remediation recommendations.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, attack vectors, and best practices in the blockchain space.
• Collaborate with development teams to help them implement secure coding practices and fix identified vulnerabilities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in smart contract auditing and blockchain security analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of Solidity, Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), and common smart contract vulnerabilities (e.g., reentrancy, integer overflow).
• Experience with security analysis tools and frameworks (e.g., MythX, Slither, Foundry).
• Strong understanding of cryptography, distributed systems, and blockchain principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Experience in penetration testing or cybersecurity is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and high-impact blockchain security projects.
• State-of-the-art office facilities in East London .
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.