API / Web Application Security Specialist | Remote Contract

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a mid-level API & Application Security Specialist for a remote contract role, with responsibilities in assessing API vulnerabilities and ensuring application security. This role requires a deep understanding of security frameworks and the ability to communicate risks effectively to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work remotely with occasional trips to London site.
• Perform reviews for API vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on risk assessments.

Skills

Deep knowledge of OWASP API Top 10

Review Swagger/Open API specs

Fallback controls (WAF, API gateways)

Using SIEM/logging tools

Familiarity with NIST, OWASP SAMM

Risk dashboards/reports production

Translating risks into business language

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API / Web Application Security Specialist | Remote Contract, manchester

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Client:

Korn Ferry

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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 : )