Remote Senior Blockchain Security Analyst

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance‑dr基

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Remote working hours

Budget for professional development, s

Access to state-of-the-art security工具

Security‑focused culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Security Analyst for a remote-first role. The candidate will safeguard blockchain infrastructure, identify vulnerabilities, and lead threat analysis within a world-class cybersecurity team.

The position supports remote work from anywhere, including Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA. Responsibilities include audits, security monitoring, incident response, and collaboration with development teams to integrate security across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS or cybersecurity.
• 5+ years in cybersecurity with 3+ in blockchain security.
• Experience in smart contract auditing and code analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and pentesting of blockchain networks and smart contracts.
• Perform in-depth smart contract audits to identify vulnerabilities.
• Develop security monitoring and threat detection systems.
• Investigate security incidents and perform forensic analysis.
• Research emerging blockchain threats and vulnerabilities.
• Design security controls for blockchain deployments.
• Collaborate with teams to embed security across the SDLC.
• Develop blockchain security policies and procedures.
• Stay updated on cryptographic techniques in blockchain security.

Skills

Blockchain security

Smart contract auditing

Threat analysis

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Blockchain Security Analyst for a remote-first role. The candidate will safeguard blockchain infrastructure, identify vulnerabilities, and lead threat analysis within a world-class cybersecurity team.

The position supports remote work from anywhere, including Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA. Responsibilities include audits, security monitoring, incident response, and collaboration with development teams to integrate security across the lifecycle.