Why Us?
CertiK is a pioneer in blockchain security, leveraging best-in-class AI technology to protect and monitor blockchain protocols and smart contracts. Founded in 2018 by professors from Yale University and Columbia University, CertiK’s mission is to secure the web3 world. CertiK applies cutting-edge innovations from academia to enterprise, enabling mission-critical applications to scale with safety and correctness.
About the Role
The primary responsibility of this role is for CertiK’s security-related services. Intersecting cybersecurity and blockchain, CertiK’s security offerings include security consulting, security reviews, security auditing of smart contracts and blockchains, verification of smart contracts, penetration testing, and more. We are looking to hire someone with a passion for application security and penetration testing. This is a fun and challenging full-time position. If you are excited about hacking, threat modeling, scanning, auditing, designing, and enhancing the security of applications across the board then you will thrive in this role. While you work with clients, we will also provide you with plenty of opportunities to get involved with research and development efforts to help us raise the standards of blockchain security.
Responsibilities
Perform security assessments on web, mobile, thick client applications, and browser extensions
Conduct external and internal network penetration tests
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Perform security source code reviews
Perform cloud security reviews
Develop comprehensive pentest reports for both technical and non-technical audiences
Research and develop innovative techniques, tools, and methodologies for pentesting applications in the blockchain space
- Contribute to the community by developing tools, presentations, and blog posts
- Requirements
- Passionate about cryptocurrency, DeFi, and blockchain, with a willingness to learn Web3 technologies such as smart contracts
Minimum of 4 years of experience in application security and penetration testing
Experienced in source code review for different languages, with a strong understanding of JavaScript and TypeScript
Experienced in mobile application penetration testing
Familiar with cloud platforms and their security risks, such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
Experience in programming with scripting languages such as Python and Bash
Solid understanding of cryptography
BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or Information Security
- Strong spoken and written communication skills
- Bonus Points
- Experienced in pentesting Web3 applications such as crypto exchanges, wallets, Dapps, and key custodian solutions
Experienced in smart contract security audits
Familiar with browser extension architecture and security risks
Actively participate in the blockchain security community
OSCP, OSWE, OSCE, GWAPT, or comparable certification
Participated in bug bounty programs and audit contests
Published security-related blog posts and spoken at security conferences and/or local meetups