Application Security Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading company in Liverpool seeks an experienced Application Security Specialist for a 6-month contract, focusing on API security measures. Ideal candidates will possess strong development backgrounds and be able to translate security risks into business language, working in a hybrid model.

Responsibilities

• Join on a 6-month contract for Application Security tasks.
• Review APIs for vulnerabilities using SDLC knowledge.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to discuss technical risks.

Skills

Security and Development background

OWASP API Top 10

Swagger/Open API specs review

Fallback controls (WAFs, API gateways)

SIEM/logging tools usage

Familiarity with NIST and OWASP SAMM

Risk dashboards/reports for APIs

Translate technical risks

Enterprise environments experience

Job description

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Application Security Specialist, liverpool

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Client:

Korn Ferry

Location:

liverpool, 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 : )

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom