Remote Crypto Security Analyst — Protect Digital Assets

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 in George, South Africa, seeks a vigilant Cryptocurrency Security Analyst to safeguard digital assets and secure blockchain transactions.

You will analyze vulnerabilities, develop proactive defenses, respond to incidents, and collaborate with engineering teams to embed security across the development lifecycle. Remote work flexibility is offered, along with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity with a focus on blockchain and cryptocurrency security.
• Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and network security.
• Experience with security analysis tools for blockchain environments.
• Knowledge of smart contract auditing and vulnerability assessment.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets and provide actionable security recommendations.
• Strong communication to explain risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments of blockchain networks, smart contracts, and wallets.
• Monitor blockchain transactions and network activity for suspicious patterns.
• Develop and implement security protocols for cryptocurrency management and trading.
• Respond to security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Stay updated on cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies in the cryptocurrency space.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to integrate security measures into the development lifecycle.

Skills

Blockchain security

Cybersecurity

Smart contract auditing

Security analysis tools

Forensic analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Job description

Placements24 in George, South Africa, seeks a vigilant Cryptocurrency Security Analyst to safeguard digital assets and secure blockchain transactions.

You will analyze vulnerabilities, develop proactive defenses, respond to incidents, and collaborate with engineering teams to embed security across the development lifecycle. Remote work flexibility is offered, along with a competitive benefits package.