Application Security Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading company is looking to hire an experienced Application Security Specialist for a 6-month contract in Bradford. The role requires a strong background in security and development with an in-depth understanding of API vulnerabilities and related frameworks. Candidates will need to have good communication skills to translate technical risks for business stakeholders and must thrive in enterprise environments.

Skills

Strong Security and Development background

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 APIs

Able to translate technical risks into business language

Experience in large-scale, enterprise environments

Job description

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Application Security Specialist, bradford

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Client:

Korn Ferry

Location:

bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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 : )