Remote Blockchain Security Architect

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Remote work

Health coverage

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Blockchain Security Specialist to join its fully remote team. You will identify and mitigate security risks in blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized apps, conducting in-depth audits and advising on best practices.

You will collaborate with a global team, perform threat modeling, incident response, and stay ahead of emerging threats, with strong analytic and communication skills for effective remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cybersecurity with a focus on blockchain security.
• Knowledge of smart contract languages (e.g., Solidity) and vulnerabilities.
• Experience with auditing tools and penetration testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive security audits and vulnerability assessments of blockchain code, smart contracts, and protocols.
• Develop and implement advanced security measures and best practices for blockchain environments.
• Perform threat modeling and risk analysis specific to the crypto landscape.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents, providing timely remediation recommendations.
• Stay ahead of emerging threats and vulnerabilities within the blockchain security domain.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Blockchain security

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Remote collaboration

Tools

Security auditing tools

Static analysis

Dynamic analysis

Penetration testing

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Blockchain Security Specialist to join its fully remote team. You will identify and mitigate security risks in blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized apps, conducting in-depth audits and advising on best practices.

You will collaborate with a global team, perform threat modeling, incident response, and stay ahead of emerging threats, with strong analytic and communication skills for effective remote collaboration.