• 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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