Blockchain Security Auditor — Hybrid/Remote

Placements24; Vereeniging; Híbrido; ZAR 700.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development & training

Hybrid work model

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Security Auditor in Vereeniging, Gauteng, to audit smart contracts and dApps, identify vulnerabilities, and provide remediation guidance. The role blends in-office collaboration in Vereeniging with remote work flexibility, within a dynamic cybersecurity and blockchain assurance team.

You will analyze contracts across Ethereum-compatible networks, develop testing methodologies, and produce client-ready audit reports.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on smart contract auditing.
• Expertise in analyzing smart contract code, particularly in Solidity.
• Deep understanding of common smart contract vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
• Familiarity with blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Polygon).
• Experience with static and dynamic analysis tools for smart contracts.
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent report writing and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a hybrid team.

Responsabilidades

• Perform comprehensive security audits of smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps).
• Identify and document vulnerabilities, including but not limited to reentrancy, integer overflows, and gas limit issues.
• Analyze the security posture of blockchain protocols and architectures.
• Develop and refine security testing methodologies and tools.
• Provide clear and actionable recommendations for improving code security and mitigating risks.
• Write detailed audit reports for clients, explaining findings and suggested remediations.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure security best practices are implemented.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends, threats, and best practices in blockchain security.
• Contribute to the company's knowledge base and thought leadership in blockchain security.

Conocimientos

Smart contract auditing

Solidity

Python

JavaScript

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Herramientas

Solidity

Static analysis tools

Dynamic analysis tools

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Security Auditor in Vereeniging, Gauteng, to audit smart contracts and dApps, identify vulnerabilities, and provide remediation guidance. The role blends in-office collaboration in Vereeniging with remote work flexibility, within a dynamic cybersecurity and blockchain assurance team.

You will analyze contracts across Ethereum-compatible networks, develop testing methodologies, and produce client-ready audit reports.