Blockchain Security Auditor — Hybrid Work & Growth

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work model

Development and training

Diverse projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a vigilant Blockchain Security Auditor to bolster security operations. You will identify vulnerabilities in blockchain projects, smart contracts, and dApps, and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risk, protecting assets and trust.

The role requires deep knowledge of blockchain architecture, cryptography, and consensus, with hands-on experience in Solidity, Rust, or Vyper, and a strong track record in security assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years in cybersecurity with focus on blockchain security and smart contract auditing.
• Deep understanding of blockchain architecture, cryptography, and consensus mechanisms.
• Proficiency in Solidity, Rust, or Vyper.
• Experience with security assessment tools and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive security audits of smart contracts, blockchain protocols, and dApps.
• Identify vulnerabilities, bugs, and security flaws using static and dynamic analysis techniques.
• Provide detailed reports with actionable recommendations for mitigating risks.
• Develop and implement security testing methodologies and tools for blockchain technologies.
• Stay updated on threats, attack vectors, and best practices in blockchain security.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Blockchain security

Smart contract auditing

Cryptography

Solidity

Rust

Vyper

Security tools

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Static analysis

Dynamic analysis

Security testing tools

Ethereum tooling

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a vigilant Blockchain Security Auditor to bolster security operations. You will identify vulnerabilities in blockchain projects, smart contracts, and dApps, and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risk, protecting assets and trust.

The role requires deep knowledge of blockchain architecture, cryptography, and consensus, with hands-on experience in Solidity, Rust, or Vyper, and a strong track record in security assessments.