Application Security Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Application Security Specialist to join their team in Telford on a 6-month contract. The role focuses on securing application processes, requiring expertise in security frameworks and development practices. Candidates will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure APIs are secure against threats, with a competitive salary reflecting the specialized nature of the position.

Qualifications

• Experience in SDLC-focused security roles is essential.
• Deep understanding of security vulnerabilities and frameworks.
• Ability to communicate technical risks in business language.

Responsibilities

• Join on a 6-month initial contract in a hybrid work model.
• Review API specs for vulnerabilities and produce risk reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate technical risks.

Skills

Security and Development background

Knowledge of OWASP API Top 10

Review Swagger/Open API specs

Fallback controls knowledge

Experience with SIEM/logging tools

Familiarity with NIST/OWASP SAMM

Experience producing risk dashboards

Translating technical risks

Experience in enterprise environments

Job description

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Application Security Specialist, telford

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Client:

Korn Ferry

Location:

telford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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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 : )