Lead Cryptocurrency Security Engineer

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 2,470,000 - 3,953,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Remote work stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Lead Cryptocurrency Security Engineer for a fully remote role. You will guide security strategy across blockchain networks, smart contracts, and trading platforms, ensuring the safety of user funds and data in a distributed, remote-first team.

You will conduct audits, apply code analysis, and oversee incident response while mentoring peers and shaping best practices in security for a global crypto operation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in cybersecurity with blockchain focus.
• Proven expertise in smart contract auditing and code analysis.
• Experience with crypto assets security and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security strategies for blockchain networks and crypto operations.
• Lead security audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments.
• Design secure infrastructure for crypto asset management and trading.
• Lead incident response for security breaches and attacks.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge on threats and solutions.

Skills

Blockchain security

Smart contract auditing

Cryptography

Security architecture

Penetration testing

Secure coding

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Smart contract auditing tools

Static/Dynamic analysis tools

Penetration testing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneer in the cryptocurrency space, is looking for a highly skilled Lead Cryptocurrency Security Engineer to join their distributed team. In this fully remote role, you will be at the forefront of protecting our digital assets and infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. You will lead initiatives to secure our blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and trading platforms, ensuring the integrity and safety of user funds and data. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your expertise in cybersecurity and blockchain to make a significant impact on a global scale, working within a collaborative, remote-first culture that champions innovation and security excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies for blockchain networks and cryptocurrency operations.
• Conduct security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments on smart contracts and distributed systems.
• Design and build secure infrastructure for crypto asset management and trading.
• Lead incident response efforts in the event of security breaches or attacks.
• Mentor junior security engineers and contribute to the team's knowledge base on emerging security threats and solutions.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on blockchain and cryptocurrency security.
• Proven expertise in smart contract auditing, static/dynamic code analysis, and penetration testing.
• Deep understanding of cryptography, network security, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with security tools and platforms relevant to blockchain environments.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with generous stock options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous paid time off and company-wide holidays.
• Professional development budget for courses, certifications, and conferences.
• Fully remote work environment with a stipend for home office setup.