Hosting Cleanup & Security Specialist

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled professional on a contractual basis to clean and secure the hosting account of one of our clients. The website has been facing malware and virus-related issues, and we require a thorough cleanup, security hardening, and hosting organization.

Responsibilities:

• Scan and remove all malware, viruses, and malicious code from the hosting account (multiple websites may be involved).
• Secure the hosting to prevent future attacks (firewall setup, security plugins, permission audits, etc.).
• Identify vulnerabilities and fix security loopholes.
• Ensure websites are functioning correctly post-cleanup.
• Organize hosting files and directories for better manageability.
• Recommend and implement best practices for ongoing hosting security.
• Provide a brief report of work done and precautions to be followed going forward.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in malware removal and hosting security (especially with cPanel, WordPress, WHM or similar environments).
• Familiarity with tools like Wordfence, Sucuri, Imunify360, or similar.
• Ability to work independently and complete the task within the agreed timeline.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with website migration, backups, and server hardening.
• Basic knowledge of DNS, SSL, and CDN configurations.

Budget & Payment:
To be discussed based on scope after initial review. Open to hourly or fixed-price proposals.

Job Types: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 1 month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person