Durban-based Blockchain Security Engineer: Audits & Defenses

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health coverage

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Blockchain Security Engineer to safeguard our clients' blockchain networks and smart contracts. You will perform security audits, identify vulnerabilities, and implement robust mitigations to protect digital assets.

Join a fast-paced cybersecurity team focused on Ethereum, BSC, and other platforms, with opportunities for professional development, certifications, and exposure to cutting-edge blockchain security projects in the Durban area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a significant focus on blockchain security.
• Proven experience auditing smart contracts (Solidity, Vyper) and identifying common vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive security audits of smart contracts, blockchain protocols, and dApps across various platforms.
• Identify and analyze vulnerabilities, potential exploits, and security risks in blockchain code and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement security best practices, guidelines, and standards for blockchain development.
• Conduct penetration testing and security assessments of blockchain-based systems.
• Respond to security incidents, providing expert analysis and remediation guidance.
• Collaborate with development teams to fix identified vulnerabilities and enhance code security.
• Stay current with emerging blockchain security threats, attack vectors, and defense mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain security tooling and automated analysis frameworks.
• Contribute to the creation of security reports and present findings to clients and internal stakeholders in Durban.
• Educate teams on secure coding practices for blockchain environments.

Skills

Blockchain security

Smart contract auditing

Penetration testing

Cryptography knowledge

Security analysis tools

Networking security

Threat modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Static analysis

Dynamic analysis

Ethereum tooling

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Blockchain Security Engineer to safeguard our clients' blockchain networks and smart contracts. You will perform security audits, identify vulnerabilities, and implement robust mitigations to protect digital assets.

Join a fast-paced cybersecurity team focused on Ethereum, BSC, and other platforms, with opportunities for professional development, certifications, and exposure to cutting-edge blockchain security projects in the Durban area.