API / Web Application Security Specialist | Remote Contract

JR United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a mid-level API / Web Application Security Specialist for a 6-month remote contract with occasional trips to London. The role involves reviewing API specifications for vulnerabilities and producing risk reports, requiring deep knowledge of OWASP and experience with security frameworks. Ideal candidates will possess strong collaboration skills to communicate technical risks to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Mid-level API & Application Security Specialist role.
• Experience with security frameworks and API threat tracking is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review API specifications for vulnerabilities.
• Produce risk dashboards and reports for APIs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate technical risks.

Skills

Deep knowledge of OWASP API Top 10

Review Swagger/Open API specs for vulnerabilities

Familiar with fallback controls (WAF's, API gateways)

Experience using SIEM/logging tools

Familiarity with NIST, OWASP SAMM

Experience producing risk dashboards/reports

Translate technical risks into business language

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API / Web Application Security Specialist | Remote Contract, greater manchester

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Client:

Korn Ferry

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Yes

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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 : )