Remote Blockchain Security Engineer (Smart Contracts)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Híbrido; ZAR 550.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work flexibility

Competitive compensation

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Blockchain Security Engineer to enhance the security of blockchain infrastructure and applications. Based remotely, you will identify vulnerabilities, implement robust security measures, and ensure integrity of blockchain operations, focusing on Nelspruit, Mpumalanga region.

You will conduct security assessments of networks, smart contracts, and dApps, develop security protocols, monitor for threats, audit code, and collaborate with development teams to embed security

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in cybersecurity with blockchain security specialization.
• Strong knowledge of blockchain, consensus algorithms, and cryptography.
• Proficiency in smart contract security analysis (Solidity).
• Experience with security testing tools and methodologies.
• Understanding of common blockchain vulnerabilities (e.g., 51% attacks, reentrancy).
• Familiarity with network security concepts.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing of blockchain networks, smart contracts, and dApps.
• Develop and implement security protocols and best practices for blockchain development and deployment.
• Monitor blockchain systems for security threats and anomalies, responding to incidents as needed.
• Audit smart contract code for vulnerabilities and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security measures throughout the development lifecycle.
• Research emerging security threats and vulnerabilities in the blockchain space.
• Develop and maintain security documentation and incident response plans.
• Contribute to the design of secure blockchain architectures.
• Automate security testing and monitoring processes where possible.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in blockchain security and cryptography.

Conocimientos

Blockchain security

Penetration testing

Smart contract security analysis

Cryptography

Incident response

Security tooling

Security architecture

Threat research

Communication

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a Blockchain Security Engineer to enhance the security of blockchain infrastructure and applications. Based remotely, you will identify vulnerabilities, implement robust security measures, and ensure integrity of blockchain operations, focusing on Nelspruit, Mpumalanga region.

You will conduct security assessments of networks, smart contracts, and dApps, develop security protocols, monitor for threats, audit code, and collaborate with development teams to embed security