Application Security Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Application Security Specialist for a 6-month contract role. Candidates will work in hybrid settings focusing on API security, requiring expertise in security frameworks and excellent collaboration skills. If you're passionate about application security and meet the qualifications, apply today!

Qualifications

• Experienced Application Security Specialist.
• Strong security and development skills required.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders on technical risks.

Responsibilities

• Work on hybrid (London, remote) application security tasks.
• Review API specifications for vulnerabilities.
• Produce risk dashboards and reports for APIs.

Skills

Strong Security and Development background

Deep knowledge of OWASP API Top 10

Ability to review Swagger/Open API specs

Familiar with fallback controls

Experience using SIEM/logging tools

Familiarity with NIST, OWASP SAMM

Experience producing risk dashboards/reports

Ability to translate technical risks into business language

Experience in large-scale, enterprise environments

Job description

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Client:

Korn Ferry

Location:

doncaster, 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 : )