API / Web Application Security Specialist | Remote Contract

JR United Kingdom; Ashton-under-Lyne; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a mid-level API & Application Security Specialist for a 6-month remote contract. The role involves reviewing API specifications for vulnerabilities and producing risk reports, requiring deep knowledge of security frameworks. Ideal candidates will have experience in translating technical risks into business language and collaborating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Mid-level API & Application Security Specialist.
• Experience with API security frameworks and risk reporting.
• Ability to communicate technical risks to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review Swagger/Open API specs for vulnerabilities.
• Produce risk dashboards/reports for APIs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on technical risks.

Skills

OWASP API Top 10

Swagger/Open API specs

WAF's

API gateways

SIEM/logging tools

NIST

OWASP SAMM

risk dashboards/reports

translate technical risks

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API / Web Application Security Specialist | Remote Contract, ashton-under-lyne

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Client:

Korn Ferry

Location:

ashton-under-lyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

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Job Description:

Application Security Specialist

Our client is looking to hire mid-level API & Application Security Specialist to join them on a 6-month initial contract, to work remotely with some occasional trips to the London site.

This role will be operating INSIDE IR35

Key Skills Required:

• Deep knowledge of OWASP API Top 10
• Able to review Swagger/Open API specs for vulnerabilities
• Familiar with fallback controls such as WAF's, API gateways
• Experience using SIEM/logging tools to track API threats
• Familiarity with NIST, OWASP SAMM, or internal security frameworks
• Experience producing risk dashboards/reports for API's
• Able to translate technical risks into business language, collaborating with key stakeholders

If interested in this role, please apply today : )