Remote Senior Blockchain Security Lead

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,928,000 - 2,892,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Health/dental/vision insurance

Professional development budget

High-impact security projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Blockchain Security Analyst for a fully remote team. You will conduct security audits of smart contracts and blockchain protocols, identify vulnerabilities, and implement security best practices to safeguard digital assets.

The role requires 5+ years in cybersecurity with blockchain specialization, experience auditing Solidity/Rust contracts, and strong cryptography knowledge. Remote work with flexible hours and a focus on secure decentralized technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with specialization in blockchain security.
• Proven experience auditing smart contracts (e.g., Solidity, Rust) for vulnerabilities.
• Strong understanding of cryptography, network security, and threat modeling.
• Experience with security analysis tools and penetration testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana and their security considerations.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive security audits and code reviews of smart contracts and blockchain protocols.
• Identify and analyze security vulnerabilities, threats, and risks within the blockchain ecosystem.
• Develop and implement security best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Investigate security incidents, conduct forensic analysis, and recommend remediation strategies.
• Stay up-to-date with security threats and technologies in crypto space.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security measures throughout the SDLC.

Skills

Auditing smart contracts

Blockchain security

Cryptography

Threat modeling

Security tooling

Penetration testing

Ethereum

Solana

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Cybersecurity/CS

Tools

Static analysis tools

Fuzzing tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Blockchain Security Analyst for a fully remote team. You will conduct security audits of smart contracts and blockchain protocols, identify vulnerabilities, and implement security best practices to safeguard digital assets.

The role requires 5+ years in cybersecurity with blockchain specialization, experience auditing Solidity/Rust contracts, and strong cryptography knowledge. Remote work with flexible hours and a focus on secure decentralized technologies.