Application Security Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Application Security Specialist for a 6-month initial contract in High Wycombe. The role requires a strong security and development background, focusing on reviewing APIs for vulnerabilities and collaborating with stakeholders to address technical risks. If you are skilled in security frameworks and have enterprise experience, apply today!

Qualifications

• Experience as an Application Security Specialist required.
• Strong understanding of application security risks and frameworks.
• Experience in SDLC-focused roles desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work on a hybrid contract, focusing on application security.
• Review API specifications for vulnerabilities and ensure security compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate risks effectively.

Skills

Strong Security and Development background

Knowledge of OWASP API Top 10

Review Swagger/Open API specs for vulnerabilities

Fallback controls such as WAF's, API gateways

Using SIEM/logging tools

Familiarity with NIST, OWASP SAMM

Producing risk dashboards/reports for APIs

Translates technical risks into business language

Experience in large-scale enterprise environments

Job description

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Application Security Specialist, high wycombe

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Client:

Korn Ferry

Location:

high wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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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 : )