Manual Penetration Tester (Web & API Security) - Remote - 26-01503
• Job Title: Manual Penetration Tester (Web & API Security)
- Location: Remote Employment Type: Contract
- Position Overview
- "Navitas Partners, LLC" is seeking experienced Manual Penetration Testers with strong expertise in Web Applications and API security testing. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience conducting in-depth manual assessments, identifying complex vulnerabilities, and clearly communicating findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in mobile application penetration testing is highly preferred and will be considered a strong advantage.
- Key Responsibilities
- Perform manual application penetration testing on:
- Web Applications
- APIs (REST & SOAP)
- Mobile Applications
- Thick Client Applications
- Conduct threat modeling, business logic testing, and application architecture reviews
- Perform objective-based and abstract penetration testing engagements
- Develop and exploit Proof-of-Concept (POC) attacks
- Demonstrate application security testing methodologies in real-time (internal/external audiences)
- Work independently on engagements with minimal supervision
- Clearly communicate findings, risk levels, and remediation guidance to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Lead remediation discussions and support clients in evaluating security solutions
- Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of recent hands-on experience in:
- Web application penetration testing
- API security testing
- Mobile application security testing
- Strong experience with manual testing techniques and business logic vulnerability discovery
- Proficiency with tools such as:
- Burp Suite Pro
- Netsparker
- Other industry-standard application security testing tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent industry experience
- Preferred Certifications (Not Required)
- GWAPT
- CREST
- OSWE
- OSWA
- For more details reach at [email protected]
- About Navitas Partners, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing Technical / IT staffing firms in the US providing services to numerous clients. We offer the most competitive pay for every position. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
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