Crypto Security Analyst — Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Advanced security tools

Growth opportunities

Hybrid work model

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Cryptocurrency Security Analyst to safeguard blockchain operations and digital assets. Based in Tembisa with hybrid work, you will identify threats, assess vulnerabilities, and respond to incidents across the company’s crypto stack.

You will conduct audits of smart contracts and monitor networks while collaborating with developers to embed security throughout the SDLC. A 3+ year background in cybersecurity with crypto knowledge is essential; relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• 3+ years of cybersecurity experience with a focus on blockchain/cryptocurrency security.
• Solid understanding of blockchain tech, consensus mechanisms and common vulnerabilities.
• Experience with security assessment tools and penetration testing techniques.
• Familiarity with cryptographic principles in blockchain and smart contract auditing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor blockchain networks and transactions for suspicious activities and breaches.
• Perform security audits and vulnerability assessments of smart contracts, dApps, and protocols.
• Investigate incidents and provide remediation strategies.
• Develop and implement security policies and best practices for crypto handling.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and attack vectors in crypto security.
• Collaborate with dev/ops to integrate security across the SDLC.
• Conduct forensic analysis of breaches and produce detailed reports.
• Use tools for threat detection, prevention, and incident response.
• Educate teams on crypto security risks and best practices.
• Contribute to proprietary security solutions and frameworks.

Skills

Blockchain security

Threat hunting

Incident response

Cryptography basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

Security assessment tools

Penetration testing

Smart contract auditing

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Cryptocurrency Security Analyst to safeguard blockchain operations and digital assets. Based in Tembisa with hybrid work, you will identify threats, assess vulnerabilities, and respond to incidents across the company’s crypto stack.

You will conduct audits of smart contracts and monitor networks while collaborating with developers to embed security throughout the SDLC. A 3+ year background in cybersecurity with crypto knowledge is essential; relevant