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WordPress Cybersecurity & Malware Expert

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Senior WordPress Cybersecurity & Malware Remediation Expert Needed


Project Overview

America's Technician Services is seeking a highly experienced WordPress Cybersecurity Specialist to perform a complete security audit, malware removal, website hardening, and long-term protection implementation for our website:

www.americastechnicianservices.com


We are looking for a proven cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in WordPress incident response, malware remediation, server security, website forensics, and advanced cyber defense.


This is not a routine website maintenance project. We require a comprehensive investigation, complete remediation of any existing security threats, and implementation of enterprise-grade security measures designed to provide the highest practical level of protection against future attacks.


Primary Objective

Our goal is to ensure that our website is thoroughly cleaned, secured, hardened, monitored, and maintained according to current cybersecurity best practices. While no website can be guaranteed to be permanently immune from future attacks, we are seeking an expert capable of bringing our website and hosting environment to industry-leading security standards and significantly reducing the risk of future compromise.


Scope of Work

Phase 1: Security Audit & Digital Forensics

Conduct a comprehensive security assessment including:

  • Full website security audit

  • Malware and compromise investigation

  • Website and server forensic analysis

  • Review of WordPress core files

  • Review of all themes, plugins, and custom code

  • Database integrity review

  • Server log analysis

  • User account and privilege review

  • Detection of unauthorized modifications

  • Identification of all vulnerabilities and attack vectors

A detailed report of findings must be provided.


Phase 2: Malware Removal & Threat Elimination

Identify and completely remove all malicious code and indicators of compromise, including but not limited to:

  • Malware

  • Viruses

  • Worms

  • Trojans

  • Backdoors

  • Rootkits

  • Hidden administrator accounts

  • Malicious redirects

  • SEO spam injections

  • Database infections

  • Unauthorized cron jobs

  • Malicious JavaScript

  • File injection attacks

  • Shell scripts

  • Remote access mechanisms

  • Any other suspicious or unauthorized code

All infected files must be cleaned, repaired, or replaced as necessary.


Phase 3: WordPress & Server Hardening

Implement advanced security controls including:

  • WordPress security hardening

  • Web server hardening

  • Database security enhancements

  • Web Application Firewall (WAF) configuration

  • Advanced login protection

  • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

  • Brute-force attack prevention

  • File integrity monitoring

  • Security header implementation

  • Least-privilege access controls

  • Secure backup configuration

  • Vulnerability mitigation

  • Secure plugin and theme management

  • Security monitoring systems


Phase 4: Long-Term Security Architecture

Design and implement a security framework that provides ongoing protection and visibility, including:

  • Continuous threat monitoring

  • Malware detection and alerting

  • Intrusion detection and prevention measures

  • Security monitoring recommendations

  • Automated backup verification

  • Patch management procedures

  • Security maintenance guidelines

  • Disaster recovery recommendations

  • Future risk reduction strategies


Required Deliverables

Security Assessment Report

  • Executive summary

  • Detailed findings

  • Identified vulnerabilities

  • Risk ratings

  • Evidence of compromise (if found)

  • Recommended corrective actions


Remediation Report

  • Complete list of issues resolved

  • Malware removal documentation

  • Vulnerabilities corrected

  • Security controls implemented

  • Website hardening measures completed


Final Verification

  • Confirmation that the website is clean and operational

  • Security validation testing results

  • Post-remediation security assessment

  • Recommendations for ongoing protection


Required Qualifications

Applicants must have proven expertise in:

  • WordPress security

  • Website malware remediation

  • Cybersecurity incident response

  • Website forensic investigations

  • Linux server security

  • PHP security

  • MySQL security

  • Web application security

  • OWASP Top 10 vulnerability mitigation

  • Enterprise security best practices


Preferred Certifications

  • CISSP

  • OSCP

  • CEH

  • GIAC Certifications

  • Security+

  • Other recognized cybersecurity credentials


Application Requirements

Please provide:

  1. Years of cybersecurity experience

  2. Years of WordPress security experience

  3. Examples of similar website recovery projects

  4. Relevant certifications

  5. Description of your remediation and hardening process

  6. Estimated project timeline

  7. Fixed-price quote or hourly rate

  8. Client references or case studies (if available)


Important Requirement

Applicants must be capable of delivering a fully audited, thoroughly cleaned, professionally hardened, and continuously monitored website environment that meets current industry cybersecurity best practices. We are seeking a long-term security solution that dramatically reduces the likelihood of future compromise and provides confidence that the website is being protected through multiple layers of defense, monitoring, and proactive security controls.


Only highly qualified WordPress cybersecurity professionals with demonstrable experience in malware remediation, incident response, website forensics, and security hardening should apply.


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