Lead Crypto Security Engineer

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Crypto Security Engineer to spearhead security initiatives for blockchain products. This fully remote role offers the chance to protect digital assets and platform integrity while shaping cryptographic strategies and secure coding practices.

You will design security architectures, conduct vulnerability assessments, and lead incident response. Collaboration with development teams to embed security throughout the SDLC is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive cybersecurity experience focused on blockchain and cryptocurrency security.
• Strong knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, key management, and secure coding.
• Experience with security assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis for blockchain systems.
• Familiarity with security tools and frameworks for smart contracts and distributed ledger technologies.
• Understanding of common blockchain vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security protocols and architectures for blockchain networks and applications.
• Conduct regular security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments of smart contracts and dApps.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures across the organization, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, mitigating risks and developing remediation plans.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging security threats and vulnerabilities in the blockchain and cryptocurrency landscape.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished and security-focused Lead Crypto Security Engineer to spearhead security initiatives for their innovative blockchain products. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute from anywhere while playing a critical role in safeguarding digital assets and platform integrity. You will be responsible for developing and implementing robust security strategies, conducting in-depth vulnerability assessments, and ensuring the highest standards of security across all blockchain operations. If you possess a deep understanding of cryptographic principles and a passion for securing decentralized systems, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving crypto space.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security protocols and architectures for blockchain networks and applications.
• Conduct regular security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments of smart contracts and dApps.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures across the organization, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, mitigating risks and developing remediation plans.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging security threats and vulnerabilities in the blockchain and cryptocurrency landscape.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in cybersecurity, with a specialization in blockchain and cryptocurrency security.
• Deep understanding of cryptographic algorithms, key management, and secure coding practices.
• Proven ability to perform security assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis for blockchain systems.
• Experience with security tools and frameworks relevant to smart contracts and distributed ledger technologies.
• Strong knowledge of common vulnerabilities and attack vectors in the blockchain ecosystem.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering ultimate flexibility and work-life balance.
• Generous health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, certifications, and attending virtual security conferences.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies in the cybersecurity and blockchain domain.