Freelance Web Developer
Posted 1 week ago by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: A web developer with WordPress experience is required to address a security issue on a website that has been taken offline due to infected files. The role involves identifying and safely removing compromised files from the cPanel account to restore the website and ensure the security of the hosting environment. This is a short-term, time-sensitive project that allows for remote work. Candidates should have proven experience in WordPress maintenance and troubleshooting, along with a strong understanding of website security best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Resolve security issues affecting a WordPress website.
- Identify and remove compromised files within the cPanel account.
- Restore the website and protect the broader hosting environment.
- Communicate clearly and timely during the restoration process.
- Begin work promptly to resolve the issue efficiently.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience with WordPress website maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Ability to identify and remove malicious code or infected files.
- Familiarity with cPanel and standard hosting environments.
- Understanding of website security best practices.
- Capability to restore websites after malware or security incidents.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
A web developer with WordPress experience is needed to resolve a security issue affecting a website currently taken offline due to infected files detected during a hosting provider's scan. The issue involves compromised files within the cPanel account, which must be identified and safely removed to restore the website and protect the broader hosting environment. This is a time-sensitive, short-term project expected to take a few hours, with the flexibility to work remotely.
Requirements
- Proven experience with WordPress website maintenance and troubleshooting
- Ability to identify and remove malicious code or infected files
- Familiarity with cPanel and standard hosting environments
- Understanding of website security best practices
- Capability to restore websites after malware or security incidents
- Clear and timely communication during the restoration process
- Available to begin work promptly and resolve the issue efficiently
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