Application Security Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Application Security Specialist in Stevenage for a 6-month contract. Responsibilities include reviewing API security, translating risks into business context, and developing security reports. This hybrid position offers competitive pay for skilled professionals keen on enhancing application security.

Responsibilities

• Join on a 6-month initial contract for a hybrid role.
• Review API specifications for vulnerabilities and ensure security measures are in place.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and produce risk reports.

Skills

Security and Development background

OWASP API Top 10

Reviewing Swagger/Open API specs

Fallback controls knowledge

Using SIEM/logging tools

NIST/OWASP SAMM familiarity

Producing risk dashboards/reports

Translating technical risks

Experience in large-scale environments

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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 : )