API / Web Application Security Specialist | Remote Contract

JR United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a mid-level API & Application Security Specialist for a remote contract role. The position involves reviewing API vulnerabilities, collaborating with stakeholders, and producing risk reports. Occasional travel to London is required. This role operates inside IR35 and is ideal for candidates with deep knowledge of OWASP and API security frameworks.

Qualifications

• Mid-level API & Application Security Specialist role.
• Experience producing risk dashboards/reports for APIs.

Responsibilities

• Review Swagger/Open API specs for vulnerabilities.
• Translate technical risks into business language.

Skills

API Security

Vulnerability Assessment

Risk Management

Tools

SIEM

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API / Web Application Security Specialist | Remote Contract, london

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Client:

Korn Ferry

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

16.05.2025

Expiry Date:

30.06.2025

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Job Description:

Application Security Specialist

Our client is looking to hire mid-level API & Application Security Specialist to join them on a 6-month initial contract, to work remotely with some 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 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

If interested in this role, please apply today : )