Application Security Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Application Security Specialist for a hybrid role based in Chelmsford. This position involves reviewing API specifications for security vulnerabilities, utilizing tools to track threats, and translating risks into business language. Apply now to join their team on an initial 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Application Security Specialist on hybrid contracts.
• Strong background in Security and Development, particularly SDLC roles.
• Ability to translate technical risks into business language for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work on a 6-month contract in Application Security.
• Review Swagger/Open API specs for vulnerabilities.
• Produce risk dashboards and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Security and Development background

OWASP API Top 10 knowledge

Swagger/Open API specs review

Fallback controls familiarity

SIEM/logging tools experience

NIST/OWASP SAMM familiarity

Risk dashboards/reports production

Technical risks translation

Enterprise environments experience

Job description

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Korn Ferry

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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 : )