Application Security Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Application Security Specialist for a 6-month contract role in Crawley. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in security and development, with a focus on API security, and the ability to review specifications for vulnerabilities. This role offers a competitive pay rate and the flexibility of hybrid working, combining onsite and remote tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in SDLC-focused roles essential.
• Familiarity with enterprise environments is a plus.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model, London and remote.

Responsibilities

• Work on a hybrid contract with a focus on security tasks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to advise on API security.
• Produce risk reports for APIs based on technical evaluations.

Skills

Security and Development background

Knowledge of OWASP API Top 10

Reviewing Swagger/Open API specs

Advising on secure API design patterns

Fallback controls (WAFs, API gateways)

Using SIEM/logging tools

Familiarity with NIST, OWASP SAMM

Producing risk dashboards/reports

Translating technical risks into business language

Experience in large-scale environments

Job description

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Client:

Korn Ferry

Location:

crawley, west sussex, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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
• Advise on secure API design patterns
• 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