Remote Blockchain Security Analyst - Audits & Defenses

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Blockchain Security Analyst for a fully remote role. You will identify and mitigate security risks across blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and dApps, ensuring robust protection of client assets and decentralized applications.

The role requires strong knowledge of blockchain security principles, cryptography, and smart contract auditing with Solidity, plus experience with security assessment tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Blockchain Security Analyst, cybersecurity analyst, or pentester with blockchain focus.
• Deep knowledge of blockchain security principles, cryptography, and common vulnerabilities.
• Proficiency in auditing smart contracts and Solidity.
• Experience with security assessment tools and methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for reporting and collaboration.
• Familiarity with Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, and other platforms.
• Relevant cybersecurity or blockchain security certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and audits of blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and dApps.
• Identify vulnerabilities, exploits, and threats within blockchain systems.
• Perform penetration testing and risk analysis for decentralized applications.
• Develop and implement security best practices for blockchain development.
• Monitor the blockchain landscape for emerging threats and attack vectors.
• Collaborate with development teams to remediate security vulnerabilities.
• Investigate security incidents and provide post-mortem analyses.
• Contribute to the development of security tools and frameworks.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in cybersecurity and blockchain technology.

Skills

Blockchain security

Cryptography

Smart contract auditing

Solidity

Security assessment tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Blockchain platforms

Tools

Security assessment tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Blockchain Security Analyst for a fully remote role. You will identify and mitigate security risks across blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and dApps, ensuring robust protection of client assets and decentralized applications.

The role requires strong knowledge of blockchain security principles, cryptography, and smart contract auditing with Solidity, plus experience with security assessment tools.