Hands-on Penetration Tester — Web/API/Mobile (Hybrid)

PRIMUS Global Services; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIMUS Global Services in Newark, NJ, seeks a Manual Penetration Tester with hands-on expertise in web application, API, and mobile penetration testing. The role is hybrid, based in Newark, and involves executing tests across stages, creating and maintaining test cases, and logging defects to ensure secure releases.

You will perform root cause analysis, generate quality security reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve application security and stability.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with threat modeling and security testing in web apps, APIs, and mobile apps.
• Ability to design and execute test plans, log defects, and track remediation actions.
• Familiarity with Burp Suite, dynamic testing, and vulnerability management processes.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 risks and mitigations.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manual penetration tests on web applications, APIs and mobile interfaces.
• Create and maintain comprehensive test cases and test scripts.
• Perform post‑deployment validations and defect logging for releases.
• Generate root cause analyses and quality security reports.
• Collaborate with developers and QA to improve security posture.

Skills

Manual Penetration Testing

Web Testing

API Testing

Mobile Testing

Root Cause Analysis

Tools

Burp Suite

Postman

DAST

Vulnerability Management

OWASP Top 10

Job description

PRIMUS Global Services in Newark, NJ, seeks a Manual Penetration Tester with hands-on expertise in web application, API, and mobile penetration testing. The role is hybrid, based in Newark, and involves executing tests across stages, creating and maintaining test cases, and logging defects to ensure secure releases.

You will perform root cause analysis, generate quality security reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve application security and stability.