Senior Audit Lead: Drive Multi-Engagement Impact

Helderberg Personnel; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonuses

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks an experienced Blockchain Technical Lead focused on smart contract auditing. You will lead a team of security analysts, define audit methodologies, and guide secure development across Ethereum, BSC and Solana platforms.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in CS or Cybersecurity, 7+ years in cybersecurity with 5+ in blockchain security, and strong leadership, communication, and risk assessment skills to advise clients at executive level.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 7+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in blockchain security and smart contract auditing.
• Proven leadership of technical teams and client-facing engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of blockchain security analysts and auditors.
• Define audit methodologies for smart contract security.
• Review code across Ethereum, BSC, Solana for vulnerabilities.
• Identify reentrancy, overflows, gas and logical flaws.
• Oversee security analysis tools and techniques.
• Communicate findings and risks to clients and executives.
• Mentor team members and stay ahead of threats.
• Contribute to new security products for audits.
• Ensure timely, high-quality audit deliverables.

Skills

Technical leadership

Blockchain security

Smart contract auditing

Solidity

Vyper

Formal verification

Static analysis

Dynamic analysis

Risk assessment

Client communication

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Solidity

Vyper

Formal verification tools

Static analysis tools

Dynamic analysis tools

Job description

Blockchain Technical Lead - Smart Contract Auditing

Our client, a leading cybersecurity firm specializing in blockchain security solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Blockchain Technical Lead for Smart Contract Auditing. This pivotal role involves leading a team of security experts in conducting rigorous audits of smart contracts and decentralized applications to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. You will be responsible for defining audit methodologies, ensuring the highest standards of security, and advising clients on best practices for secure blockchain development. This is a critical position for enhancing the security posture of the blockchain ecosystem, based in Paarl, Western Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of blockchain security analysts and smart contract auditors.
• Define, refine, and implement comprehensive methodologies for smart contract security audits.
• Conduct in-depth technical reviews of smart contract code across various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, BSC, Solana).
• Identify complex vulnerabilities, including reentrancy, integer overflows, gas limit issues, and logical flaws.
• Oversee the development and utilization of advanced security analysis tools and techniques.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to audit team members.
• Communicate audit findings, risks, and recommendations clearly and concisely to clients, including executive-level stakeholders.
• Stay at the forefront of blockchain security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of new security products and services related to smart contract auditing.
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of all audit deliverables.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years dedicated to blockchain security and smart contract auditing.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering complex security assessments.
• Deep expertise in smart contract programming languages (e.g., Solidity, Vyper) and common vulnerabilities.
• Strong understanding of blockchain architectures, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography.
• Experience with formal verification tools and static/dynamic analysis techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and client-facing skills, vital for our team in Paarl, Western Cape .
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and significant career growth opportunities. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage is provided, along with a robust retirement savings plan. We value work-life balance and offer generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements. Opportunities for professional development, including certifications and attendance at leading cybersecurity conferences, are readily available. Join our esteemed team in Paarl, Western Cape , and lead the charge in securing the decentralized future.