Penetration Tester -Web & API testing

Immediate need for a talented Penetration Tester -Web & API testing. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in John Creeks, GA (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:26-34417

Pay Range

$35 - $38/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities

• We are seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to assess the security of web applications and APIs, identify vulnerabilities, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen the organization's security posture.
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience conducting manual and automated penetration tests, validating security weaknesses, documenting findings, and collaborating with development and security teams to support remediation.
• Conduct manual and automated penetration testing of web applications and APIs, including REST and SOAP services.
• Identify, validate, and exploit application vulnerabilities to assess their potential business and security impact.
• Perform security testing aligned with the OWASP Top 10 and other industry-recognized application security standards.
• Utilize tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Postman, and other penetration testing tools to discover and validate vulnerabilities.
• Assess authentication, authorization, access controls, session management, input validation, and data protection mechanisms.
• Develop test cases, proof-of-concept demonstrations, and detailed reproduction steps for identified vulnerabilities.
• Prepare comprehensive penetration testing reports with risk ratings, technical findings, and remediation recommendations.
• Collaborate with application developers, architects, and security teams to validate fixes and prevent recurring vulnerabilities.
• Support continuous improvement of application security testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Communicate technical findings and security risks clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience

• Must Have’s : Strong experience with web application penetration testing and API penetration testing.
• Ability to work onsite in Johns Creek, GA, two days per week.
• Proven hands-on experience in penetration testing, application security, or offensive security.
• Strong experience with web application penetration testing and API penetration testing.
• Practical knowledge of REST APIs, SOAP services, HTTP/HTTPS, and common web application technologies.
• Proficiency with Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Postman, or comparable security testing tools.
• Strong understanding of the OWASP Top 10, common API vulnerabilities, authentication, authorization, and access-control weaknesses.
• Experience documenting vulnerabilities, assessing risk, and providing remediation guidance.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, written communication, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Johns Creek, GA, two days per week.

Our client is a leading IT Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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