Application Security Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Application Security Specialist for a 6-month contract in Southampton. This role, which requires deep knowledge of security frameworks and skills in collaborating with stakeholders, offers a competitive pay rate of about £650 per day within IR35 regulations. The specialist will focus on API security and risk management in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced Application Security Specialist.
• Deep understanding of application security best practices.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work on hybrid model for Application Security projects.
• Review APIs for vulnerabilities and produce risk reports.
• Collaborate with teams to translate risks effectively.

Skills

Security and Development background

Knowledge of OWASP API Top 10

Review Swagger/Open API specs

Fallback controls familiarity

Experience using SIEM/logging tools

Internal security frameworks knowledge

Produce risk dashboards/reports

Translate technical risks into business language

Experience in large-scale enterprise environments

Job description

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Application Security Specialist, southampton

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Client:

Korn Ferry

Location:

southampton, 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 : )