Remote Blockchain Security Analyst: Threat & Vulnerability

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly salary

Training & certification support

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant Remote Blockchain Security Analyst to safeguard blockchain assets and infrastructure. You will conduct security audits of smart contracts, dApps, and protocols, identify vulnerabilities, and develop incident response plans.

This fully remote role offers opportunities to work with leading projects in blockchain security. The ideal candidate has strong cybersecurity background, knowledge of cryptography and secure coding practices, plus experience with forensic

Qualifications

• Proven cybersecurity background with specialization in blockchain security.
• Deep understanding of blockchain tech, smart contract vulnerabilities, and common exploits.
• Experience with security auditing tools and techniques for smart contracts (static analysis, fuzzing).
• Knowledge of cryptography, network security, and secure coding principles.
• Experience with incident response and forensic analysis in a blockchain context.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive security audits of smart contracts, dApps, and blockchain protocols.
• Identify potential vulnerabilities, exploits, and emerging threats within the blockchain ecosystem.
• Develop and implement proactive security measures and incident response plans.
• Perform threat modeling and risk assessments for new blockchain projects and features.
• Stay updated on the latest security trends, attack vectors, and best practices in blockchain security.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure coding practices and implementation.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Blockchain security

Smart contract security

Incident response

Forensic analysis

Threat modeling

Tools

Static analysis tools

Fuzzing

Cryptography

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant Remote Blockchain Security Analyst to safeguard blockchain assets and infrastructure. You will conduct security audits of smart contracts, dApps, and protocols, identify vulnerabilities, and develop incident response plans.

This fully remote role offers opportunities to work with leading projects in blockchain security. The ideal candidate has strong cybersecurity background, knowledge of cryptography and secure coding practices, plus experience with forensic