Manual Penetration Tester (Web & API Security) - Remote - 26-01503


Fully Remote Job
Posted On: February 12, 2026
Last Day to Apply: February 26, 2026
Pay: $50.00 to $52.00 per hour

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 resumes@navitassols.com

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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