Remote Lead Crypto Security Engineer - Blockchain Guardian

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 2,470,000 - 3,953,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Remote work stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Lead Cryptocurrency Security Engineer for a fully remote role. You will guide security strategy across blockchain networks, smart contracts, and trading platforms, ensuring the safety of user funds and data in a distributed, remote-first team.

You will conduct audits, apply code analysis, and oversee incident response while mentoring peers and shaping best practices in security for a global crypto operation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in cybersecurity with blockchain focus.
• Proven expertise in smart contract auditing and code analysis.
• Experience with crypto assets security and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security strategies for blockchain networks and crypto operations.
• Lead security audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments.
• Design secure infrastructure for crypto asset management and trading.
• Lead incident response for security breaches and attacks.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge on threats and solutions.

Skills

Blockchain security

Smart contract auditing

Cryptography

Security architecture

Penetration testing

Secure coding

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Smart contract auditing tools

Static/Dynamic analysis tools

Penetration testing tools

Job description

Placements24 is hiring a Lead Cryptocurrency Security Engineer for a fully remote role. You will guide security strategy across blockchain networks, smart contracts, and trading platforms, ensuring the safety of user funds and data in a distributed, remote-first team.

You will conduct audits, apply code analysis, and oversee incident response while mentoring peers and shaping best practices in security for a global crypto operation.