Application Security Specialist

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is looking for an experienced Application Security Specialist for a 6-month contract. The role involves assessing and mitigating API security risks, alongside producing detailed risk assessments and collaborating with various stakeholders. This position requires a deep understanding of application security frameworks and experience in enterprise environments to effectively address security vulnerabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in SDLC-focused roles is essential.
• Able to review API specifications for vulnerabilities.
• Experience in enterprise environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join on a 6-month contract to enhance application security.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address API vulnerabilities.
• Produce risk dashboards and translate technical risks into business language.

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

Translating technical risks into business language

Experience in large-scale enterprise environments

Job description

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Application Security Specialist, west london

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Client:

Korn Ferry

Location:

west london, 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 : )