Application Security Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Application Security Specialist for a 6-month initial contract. The ideal candidate will have a strong security and development background, expertise in OWASP API Top 10, and the ability to communicate technical risks effectively. This role offers hybrid work options and a competitive daily pay rate.

Qualifications

• Experience in SDLC-focused roles.
• Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work on a hybrid contract for Application Security.
• Review and assess API vulnerabilities.

Skills

Strong Security and Development background

Deep knowledge of OWASP API Top 10

Review Swagger/Open API specs for vulnerabilities

Familiar with fallback controls

Experience using SIEM/logging tools

Familiarity with NIST and OWASP SAMM

Producing risk dashboards/reports

Translate technical risks into business language

Experience in large-scale environments

Job description

Application Security Specialist, bedford

Client:

Korn Ferry

Location:

bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Application Security Specialist

Our client is looking to hire an experienced Application Security Specialist to join them on a 6-month initial contract, to work on a hybrid (London, remote), inside IR35 model.

The pay rate for this role will be circa £650 per day, inside IR35

Key Skills Required:

• Strong Security and Development background, in SDLC-focused roles
• 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
• Experience in large-scale, enterprise environments is a big plus

If interested in this role, please apply today : )

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom