Remote Blockchain Security Engineer: Contracts & Audits

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Online security training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Security Specialist to protect our clients' decentralized ecosystems. You will audit, test, and secure blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and dApps from a remote setting, collaborating with engineering teams across time zones.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in cybersecurity with emphasis on blockchain security, strong cryptography knowledge, and hands-on auditing tool experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of cybersecurity experience with a focus on blockchain security.
• Hands-on experience with smart contract auditing and security analysis tools.
• Strong knowledge of blockchain technology, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography.

Responsibilities

• Perform security assessments and penetration testing on blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and dApps.
• Identify vulnerabilities and exploits in blockchain code and infrastructure.
• Audit smart contracts for security, quality, and best-practice compliance.
• Develop security guidelines for blockchain development teams.
• Monitor networks for suspicious activity and respond to incidents.
• Analyze transaction data to detect anomalies and threats.
• Prepare detailed security reports with findings and mitigation recommendations.
• Stay updated on the latest blockchain security trends and attack vectors.
• Collaborate with engineering to integrate security across the SDLC.

Skills

Blockchain security

Security testing

Smart contract auditing

Vulnerability assessment

Cryptography

Analytical thinking

Technical reporting

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity/IT

Tools

Auditing tools

Static/Dynamic analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Security Specialist to protect our clients' decentralized ecosystems. You will audit, test, and secure blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and dApps from a remote setting, collaborating with engineering teams across time zones.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in cybersecurity with emphasis on blockchain security, strong cryptography knowledge, and hands-on auditing tool experience.