Remote Blockchain Security Analyst — Guard Crypto Assets

Placements24; Richards Bay; Remote; ZAR 650,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Equipment provided

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Remote Blockchain Security Analyst in South Africa. The role focuses on securing blockchain networks, audits, and incident response for crypto projects. This fully remote, full-time position offers flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa.

You will assess smart contracts, dApps, and protocols, develop security best practices, and educate teams on risk mitigation. Strong communication and independent work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in cybersecurity or related field.
• 3+ years in cybersecurity with a focus on blockchain security.
• Knowledge of common smart contract vulnerabilities (reentrancy, overflow/underflow).
• Experience with security analysis tools and frameworks for blockchain apps.
• Familiarity with multiple blockchain protocols and consensus mechanisms.
• Proficiency in Solidity or similar smart contract languages.
• Understanding of network security principles and cryptography.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform security audits and penetration tests on smart contracts, dApps, and blockchain protocols.
• Analyze transaction patterns and network activity to detect security incidents.
• Develop and implement security best practices for blockchain development and operations.
• Investigate vulnerabilities and exploits; report findings clearly.
• Collaborate with developers to remediate findings and patches.
• Stay updated on threats, attack vectors, and mitigations in crypto space.
• Contribute to automated security tooling and scripts.
• Educate teams and clients on blockchain security risks and best practices.
• Maintain thorough documentation of assessments and recommendations.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Blockchain security

Smart contracts

Security analysis tools

Blockchain protocols

Solidity

Cryptography

Network security

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

Security analysis frameworks

Job description

Placements24 is hiring a Remote Blockchain Security Analyst in South Africa. The role focuses on securing blockchain networks, audits, and incident response for crypto projects. This fully remote, full-time position offers flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa.

You will assess smart contracts, dApps, and protocols, develop security best practices, and educate teams on risk mitigation. Strong communication and independent work ethic are essential.