Hybrid Blockchain Operations Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Operations Specialist in Soweto to ensure the reliability of distributed ledger services. The role focuses on node health, security, and performance, with a mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility in a hybrid setup.

You will monitor network activity, troubleshoot incidents, and work with engineering to improve stability while maintaining comprehensive documentation and security practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent practical experience.
• 1-3 years in IT operations, sysadmin, or similar technical role.
• Familiarity with blockchain concepts, nodes, transactions, and consensus mechanisms.
• Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS) and Linux experience.
• Experience with monitoring tools and ticketing systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Hybrid work environment capability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor blockchain network performance, node health, and transaction activity.
• Respond to operational alerts and incidents; troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly.
• Assist in deployment, configuration, and maintenance of blockchain nodes and related infrastructure.
• Execute procedures for network upgrades, maintenance, and security patching.
• Maintain documentation of processes, configurations, and incident reports.
• Collaborate with engineering to address operational challenges and improve stability.
• Perform regular security checks and adhere to security best practices.
• Assist in management of validator nodes and staking operations.
• Stay updated on network updates and operational best practices.

Skills

Blockchain concepts

Networking fundamentals

System monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/IT)

Tools

Prometheus

Nagios

Grafana

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Operations Specialist in Soweto to ensure the reliability of distributed ledger services. The role focuses on node health, security, and performance, with a mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility in a hybrid setup.

You will monitor network activity, troubleshoot incidents, and work with engineering to improve stability while maintaining comprehensive documentation and security practices.