Remote Blockchain Security Engineer

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work setup stipend

Global health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Blockchain Security Engineer to safeguard digital assets and blockchain infrastructure. The role focuses on auditing smart contracts, dApps, and core protocols from a fully remote setting.

You will identify threats, implement secure coding practices, and collaborate with development teams to embed security across the software lifecycle. This position offers flexible hours and a competitive package for a security-focused expert.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Security Engineer with blockchain tech and smart contract security.
• Proficiency in security auditing tools and methodologies for smart contracts (static analysis, fuzzing).
• Deep understanding of common blockchain vulnerabilities (reentrancy attacks, integer overflows).
• Experience with Ethereum, Solana and other blockchain platforms; cryptography basics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth security audits and penetration testing of smart contracts and dApps.
• Identify and analyze potential security threats and vulnerabilities within blockchain systems.
• Develop and implement security best practices, tools, and protocols for blockchain development.
• Respond to security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and implement remediation strategies.
• Stay current with the latest blockchain security trends, exploits, and defensive techniques.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security measures throughout the SDLC.

Skills

Blockchain security

Smart contract auditing

Threat modeling

Cryptography & secure coding

Tools

Static analysis tools

Fuzzing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and vigilant Remote Blockchain Security Engineer to safeguard their digital assets and blockchain infrastructure. In this fully remote role, you will be at the forefront of identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities within smart contracts, decentralized applications, and core blockchain protocols. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the integrity and safety of our operations in the rapidly evolving crypto & blockchain landscape. This is an exceptional opportunity for a security-focused professional to work independently and contribute significantly to a secure decentralized future from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth security audits and penetration testing of smart contracts and dApps.
• Identify and analyze potential security threats and vulnerabilities within blockchain systems.
• Develop and implement security best practices, tools, and protocols for blockchain development.
• Respond to security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and implement remediation strategies.
• Stay current with the latest blockchain security trends, exploits, and defensive techniques.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security measures throughout the SDLC.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Security Engineer with a strong specialization in blockchain technology and smart contract security.
• Proficiency in security auditing tools and methodologies for smart contracts (e.g., static analysis, fuzzing).
• Deep understanding of common blockchain vulnerabilities (e.g., reentrancy attacks, integer overflows).
• Experience with security best practices for various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Solana).
• Familiarity with cryptography, network security, and secure coding principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive remote work setup support and stipends.
• Global health insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to be a key player in securing the future of crypto & blockchain technologies.