Application Security Specialist

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Application Security Specialist for a 6-month contract in the West Midlands, offering hybrid working options. You'll work on security assessments by leveraging deep knowledge of security frameworks and producing risk dashboards. This role is an exciting opportunity for those with robust experience in application security and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in SDLC-focused roles.
• Able to review Swagger/Open API specs for vulnerabilities.
• Experience in large-scale, enterprise environments is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical risks into business language.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders.
• Review vulnerabilities in API specifications.

Skills

Strong Security background

Strong Development background

Deep knowledge of OWASP API Top 10

Experience using SIEM/logging tools

Familiar with fallback controls

Experience producing risk dashboards

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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 : )