Application Security Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading client in Dartford is seeking an Application Security Specialist for an initial 6-month contract. This hybrid role combines on-site and remote work, focusing on application security in relation to APIs. Candidates should possess strong backgrounds in security, SDLC, and be able to communicate effectively with business stakeholders. Experience with frameworks like OWASP and NIST is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SDLC-focused roles.
• Strong ability to communicate technical risks effectively.
• Experience in enterprise-level projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide application security expertise for projects within a hybrid work model.
• Review API specifications for vulnerabilities and advise on security best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate security risks into business terms.

Skills

Security and Development background

Deep knowledge of OWASP API Top 10

Reviewing Swagger/Open API specs

Fallback controls knowledge

Experience using SIEM/logging tools

Familiarity with NIST or OWASP SAMM

Producing risk dashboards/reports

Translating technical risks into business language

Experience in large-scale environments

Job description

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Application Security Specialist, dartford

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Client:

Korn Ferry

Location:

dartford, 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 : )