Blockchain Security Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,921,000 - 2,881,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Cutting-edge projects

Learning & development

Impactful mission

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Security Engineer for a fully remote role. You will safeguard our blockchain infrastructure and decentralized apps through proactive security analysis and vulnerability assessments.

Join a globally distributed security team, implement robust security measures, and respond to incidents with forensics in a distributed environment. Remote collaboration and continual skill development are core to this role.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in cybersecurity with focus on blockchain security and cryptography.
• Strong understanding of smart contract vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
• Experience with incident response and forensics in distributed environments.
• Ability to work autonomously and communicate effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing on blockchain networks and smart contracts.
• Develop and implement security protocols and best practices for decentralized applications.
• Monitor blockchain transactions and network activity for suspicious patterns and potential breaches.
• Respond to security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and implement remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security considerations into the development lifecycle.

Skills

Blockchain security

Cryptography

Smart contract security

Incident response

Digital forensics

Remote collaboration

Security awareness

Tools

Security analysis tools

Blockchain monitoring tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Blockchain Security Engineer to join their entirely remote team. You will be instrumental in safeguarding their blockchain infrastructure and decentralized applications against emerging threats. This role involves proactive security analysis, vulnerability assessments, and the implementation of robust security measures across all blockchain-related projects. As a remote team member, you will collaborate closely with global engineering and security teams, contributing your expertise to ensure the integrity and resilience of our blockchain ecosystem, no matter your location.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing on blockchain networks and smart contracts.
• Develop and implement security protocols and best practices for decentralized applications.
• Monitor blockchain transactions and network activity for suspicious patterns and potential breaches.
• Respond to security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and implement remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security considerations into the entire development lifecycle.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on blockchain security and cryptography.
• Strong understanding of smart contract vulnerabilities and common attack vectors.
• Proficiency in security analysis tools and techniques relevant to blockchain ecosystems.
• Experience with incident response and digital forensics in a distributed environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and communicate effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge blockchain security challenges.
• Supportive team environment with a focus on continuous learning and skill development.
• Contribution to a secure and trustworthy decentralized future.