Application Security Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Application Security Specialist for an initial 6-month contract. This role entails working in a hybrid environment, focusing on security assessments and collaboration across teams to mitigate API-related risks. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in security frameworks and be adept at communicating technical risks effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in SDLC-focused roles.
• Familiarity with NIST and OWASP SAMM.
• Able to translate technical risks into business language.

Responsibilities

• Join on a 6-month contract for application security.
• Review vulnerabilities in Swagger/Open API specs.
• Produce risk dashboards/reports for APIs.

Skills

Security and Development background

OWASP API Top 10 knowledge

API threats tracking

Collaboration skills

Risk reporting experience

Job description

Application Security Specialist, reading

Client:

Korn Ferry

Location:

reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom