API / Web Application Security Specialist | Remote Contract

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; 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 specifications for vulnerabilities and producing risk reports. Occasional trips to London are required. Ideal candidates will have deep knowledge of OWASP API Top 10 and experience with security frameworks.

Qualifications

• Mid-level API & Application Security Specialist role.
• Experience with OWASP API Top 10 and Swagger/Open API specs.

Responsibilities

• Review API specifications for vulnerabilities.
• Produce risk dashboards/reports for APIs.

Skills

API Security

Vulnerability Assessment

Risk Management

Collaboration

Tools

SIEM

WAF

Job description

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API / Web Application Security Specialist | Remote Contract, remote

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Client:

Korn Ferry

Location:

remote, 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 : )