Application Security Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Application Security Specialist for a 6-month contract based in Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire. This hybrid role focuses on security within the software development lifecycle, requiring expertise in OWASP standards and API protections. The position offers an attractive rate of £650 per day, emphasizing collaboration and risk management in enterprise settings.

Responsibilities

• Join on a 6-month initial contract in a hybrid environment.
• Work on security aspects in SDLC-focused roles.
• Translate technical risks into business language.

Skills

Security and Development background

Knowledge of OWASP API Top 10

Review Swagger/Open API specs

Familiar with WAF's and API gateways

Experience with SIEM/logging tools

Familiarity with security frameworks

Producing risk dashboards/reports

Translating technical risks

Experience in enterprise environments

Job description

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Application Security Specialist, kingston upon hull, east yorkshire

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Client:

Korn Ferry

Location:

kingston upon hull, east yorkshire, 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 : )