API / Web Application Security Specialist | Remote Contract

Korn Ferry; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 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, monitoring threats, and translating technical risks into business language. Occasional travel to London is required.

Qualifications

• Mid-level role focusing on API & Application Security.
• Experience with risk dashboards and translating technical risks.

Responsibilities

• Review Swagger/OpenAPI specifications for vulnerabilities.
• Monitor API threats using SIEM/logging tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on security risks.

Skills

OWASP API Top 10

Swagger/OpenAPI specifications

WAFs

SIEM/logging tools

NIST

OWASP SAMM

risk dashboards

business language

Job description

API / Web Application Security Specialist | Remote Contract

Our client is seeking a mid-level API & Application Security Specialist for a 6-month initial contract. The role is remote with occasional trips to the London site and operates INSIDE IR35.

Key Skills Required:

• Deep knowledge of OWASP API Top 10
• Ability to review Swagger/OpenAPI specifications for vulnerabilities
• Familiarity with fallback controls such as WAFs and API gateways
• Experience with SIEM/logging tools to monitor API threats
• Knowledge of NIST, OWASP SAMM, or internal security frameworks
• Experience creating risk dashboards and reports for APIs
• Ability to translate technical risks into business language and collaborate with stakeholders

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology

If you're interested, please apply today!