API / Web Application Security Specialist | Remote Contract

Korn Ferry; West Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a mid-level API & Application Security Specialist for a 6-month remote contract. The role involves reviewing API vulnerabilities, collaborating with stakeholders, and producing risk reports. Occasional travel to London is required.

Qualifications

• Mid-level position in API & Application Security.
• Experience with security frameworks and risk reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review API specs for vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on technical risks.

Skills

OWASP API Top 10

Swagger/Open API

WAFs

SIEM/logging tools

NIST

OWASP SAMM

risk dashboards/reports

business language translation

Job description

API / Web Application Security Specialist | Remote Contract

Location: Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

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Full Job Description

Application Security Specialist

Our client is looking to hire a mid-level API & Application Security Specialist to join them on a 6-month initial contract, working remotely with occasional trips to the London site.

This role will be operating INSIDE IR35.

Key Skills Required:

• Deep knowledge of OWASP API Top 10
• Able to review Swagger/Open API specs for vulnerabilities
• Familiar with fallback controls such as WAFs and 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 APIs
• Able to translate technical risks into business language and collaborate with key stakeholders

If interested in this role, please apply today :)