Remote Blockchain Security Engineer - Safeguard Contracts

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

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.