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Lead Blockchain Security Auditor
Posted 20 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive security audits of smart contracts written in Solidity, Rust, or other relevant languages.
- Analyze the architecture and implementation of dApps and blockchain protocols to identify potential security risks.
- Develop and execute penetration testing strategies to uncover vulnerabilities in blockchain systems.
- Provide detailed reports outlining identified vulnerabilities, their potential impact, and recommended remediation steps.
- Collaborate with development teams to implement security fixes and best practices.
- Contribute to the development of internal security tools and frameworks.
- Stay abreast of the latest security threats, attack vectors, and industry best practices in the blockchain space.
- Mentor junior security analysts and contribute to the growth of the security team.
- Represent the company at industry conferences and contribute to the broader blockchain security community.
- Advise on security considerations for new project development and feature implementations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a specialization in blockchain security and smart contract auditing.
- Deep understanding of various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot) and their underlying technologies.
- Proficiency in smart contract auditing tools (e.g., Mythril, Slither, Securify) and static analysis techniques.
- Strong knowledge of common smart contract vulnerabilities (e.g., reentrancy, integer overflow/underflow, access control issues).
- Experience with penetration testing methodologies and tools.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and reporting skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Certifications such as Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP) or Certified Smart Contract Auditor (CSCA) are a plus.
Lead Blockchain Security Auditor
Posted 20 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive security audits of blockchain code, smart contracts, and dApps.
- Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on various blockchain platforms.
- Analyze smart contract logic for potential security flaws, reentrancy attacks, and other vulnerabilities.
- Develop and execute security test cases based on threat models and industry best practices.
- Provide detailed reports on identified vulnerabilities, risk assessments, and mitigation recommendations.
- Collaborate with development teams to implement security patches and hardening measures.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest blockchain security threats, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques.
- Mentor and guide junior security auditors in their professional development.
- Contribute to the development of internal security tools and frameworks.
- Participate in threat modeling and security architecture reviews.
- Effectively communicate complex security findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on blockchain security and smart contract auditing.
- In-depth knowledge of blockchain technologies, cryptography, and consensus mechanisms.
- Proficiency in smart contract development languages such as Solidity, Vyper, or Rust.
- Experience with security analysis tools and frameworks for blockchain.
- Proven ability to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in smart contracts and decentralized applications.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly.
- Experience leading security audit projects and mentoring team members is highly desirable.
- Relevant certifications such as Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP) or similar are a plus.
Lead Blockchain Security Auditor
Posted 15 days ago
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Lead Blockchain Security Auditor
Posted 14 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive security audits of smart contracts, dApps, and blockchain infrastructure written in various languages (e.g., Solidity, Rust).
- Identify and analyze potential vulnerabilities, including reentrancy attacks, integer overflows, gas limit issues, and logic errors.
- Develop and implement rigorous testing methodologies and security assessment frameworks.
- Provide detailed reports of audit findings, including risk assessments and actionable recommendations for remediation.
- Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure secure coding practices and timely resolution of identified vulnerabilities.
- Stay abreast of the latest security threats, attack vectors, and best practices in the blockchain space.
- Contribute to the development of internal security tools and automation for auditing processes.
- Mentor junior security auditors and share knowledge within the security team.
- Engage with the wider blockchain security community and contribute to open-source security projects.
- Advise on security best practices for new blockchain projects and protocols.
- Proven experience in smart contract auditing and blockchain security analysis.
- Deep understanding of blockchain principles, consensus mechanisms, and cryptocurrency fundamentals.
- Proficiency in security analysis of code written in Solidity, Rust, or other relevant smart contract languages.
- Experience with static and dynamic analysis tools, fuzzing, and formal verification methods.
- Strong understanding of common smart contract vulnerabilities and attack patterns.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to clearly document and communicate complex security issues and recommendations.
- Familiarity with various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot).
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Certifications such as Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP) are a plus.
Lead Blockchain Security Auditor
Posted 11 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive security audits of blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized applications (dApps).
- Identify and analyze security vulnerabilities, including but not limited to reentrancy attacks, integer overflows, and access control issues.
- Develop and execute detailed test plans for smart contract security.
- Provide clear, concise, and actionable reports on audit findings and recommendations for remediation.
- Lead and mentor junior security auditors, providing technical guidance and support.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest blockchain security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure coding practices are implemented.
- Research and develop new auditing tools and methodologies.
- Contribute to the overall security strategy and roadmap for blockchain initiatives.
- Present audit findings to senior management and stakeholders.
Lead Blockchain Security Auditor
Posted 18 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute comprehensive security audits of blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and dApps.
- Identify, analyze, and document security vulnerabilities, including reentrancy attacks, integer overflows, and other common exploit vectors.
- Develop and implement advanced security testing methodologies and tools.
- Provide expert guidance and actionable recommendations to development teams for vulnerability remediation.
- Stay at the forefront of emerging blockchain security threats and attack vectors.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
- Communicate complex security findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Mentor and guide junior security analysts.
- Contribute to the development of internal security standards and best practices.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a significant focus on blockchain security and smart contract auditing.
- Demonstrated expertise in auditing smart contracts written in languages like Solidity, Vyper, or Rust.
- In-depth knowledge of common blockchain vulnerabilities and attack patterns.
- Proficiency with static and dynamic analysis tools, fuzzing techniques, and formal verification methods.
- Experience with various blockchain networks (e.g., Ethereum, BSC, Solana, Avalanche).
- Strong understanding of cryptography, consensus mechanisms, and distributed ledger technology.
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professional ethics and confidentiality.
Lead Blockchain Security Auditor
Posted 10 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive security audits of smart contracts written in languages such as Solidity, Vyper, Rust, etc., across various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Solana).
- Analyze the security of blockchain protocols, including consensus mechanisms, network security, and economic incentives.
- Identify and document vulnerabilities, including reentrancy attacks, integer overflows/underflows, gas limit exploits, front-running, and other common and novel threats.
- Conduct in-depth code reviews and static/dynamic analysis of smart contracts and dApp codebases.
- Develop and maintain security testing tools and frameworks specific to blockchain technologies.
- Provide clear, concise, and actionable security recommendations to development teams, outlining remediation strategies.
- Stay current with the latest research, emerging threats, and best practices in blockchain security and cryptography.
- Contribute to the development of internal security standards and guidelines for blockchain development.
- Mentor and guide junior security analysts and auditors.
- Communicate complex technical findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years specifically focused on blockchain security and smart contract auditing.
- Demonstrated expertise in identifying vulnerabilities in smart contracts and blockchain protocols.
- Strong proficiency in one or more smart contract programming languages (e.g., Solidity).
- Deep understanding of common blockchain attack vectors and exploit techniques.
- Experience with security analysis tools, fuzzing techniques, and formal verification methods.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality audit reports.
- Familiarity with cryptographic principles and their application in blockchain.
- Experience with multiple blockchain ecosystems is a significant advantage.
This is an exceptional opportunity to play a crucial role in securing the future of decentralized technologies. Join a forward-thinking, fully remote organization where your expertise will be highly valued. While we are a remote-first company, we are particularly interested in candidates with a connection to **Mlolongo, Machakos, KE**, though the position is open to all qualified global applicants.
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