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WordPress Security & Automation Specialist

Mission: Secure vulnerable WordPress sites by eliminating risks quickly and preventing hacks through automated protection.

What You’ll Do?

  • Perform full WP security audits (core, plugins, themes)
  • Remove malware, backdoors, injected scripts
  • Harden login & admin access (2FA, CAPTCHA) and file permissions
  • Implement WAF (Cloudflare, Wordfence)
  • Deliver a “before vs after” security report
  • Set up automated patching, backups, and alerts
  • Configure firewall rules and bot protection
  • Monitor uptime and suspicious activity

Requirements:
  • Strong experience with WordPress internals
  • Hands-on malware removal experience
  • Familiarity with hosting environments (cPanel, SSH)
  • Experience in automation tools + WP security
  • Familiarity with cron jobs and monitoring tools
  • Experience implementing automated security workflows on a live WordPress site.

Skills:
  • Wordfence, Sucuri, Cloudflare
  • PHP basics (to trace malicious code)
  • MySQL database cleanup
  • Bash / PowerShell
  • Cloudflare API
  • WP-CLI

Email & DNS Deliverability Specialist

Mission: Deliver reliable professional email systems while optimizing reputation and domain trust.

What You’ll Do?

  • Setup Google Workspace / Microsoft 365
  • Configure MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC
  • Migrate emails from legacy providers
  • Ensure inbox deliverability
  • Audit DNS configurations
  • Fix blacklisting and spam issues
  • Configure DMARC policies (quarantine/reject)
  • Monitor domain reputation

Requirements:
  • Proven experience setting up Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 for at least 3+ domains
  • Hands-on configuration of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC with successful validation
  • Ability to troubleshoot email delivery issues (spam, bounce, blacklist)
  • Strong understanding of DNS records (A, MX, TXT, CNAME) and propagation behavior
  • Experience resolving email blacklisting and spam classification issues
  • Familiarity with tools like MXToolbox, Google Postmaster, or similar

Skills:
  • DNS management (Cloudflare, GoDaddy, etc.)
  • Email authentication protocols
  • Troubleshooting delivery issues
  • MXToolbox, Google Postmaster
  • DNS debugging
  • Email routing systems

WordPress Designer & Deployment Specialist

Mission: Build high-performing websites that convert visitors into leads with optimized UX and CTAs. Launch quickly with stability, security, and performance.

What You’ll Do?

  • Design modern, mobile-first websites
  • Build pages using Elementor / Gutenberg
  • Optimize UX, page speed, SEO
  • Deploy sites on hosting environments
  • Configure SSL, caching, CDN
  • Optimize load times

Requirements:
  • Portfolio of at least 3 live WordPress websites (mobile-optimized)
  • Experience using Elementor, Gutenberg, or similar builders
  • Advance understanding of SEO and page speed optimization
  • Experience deploying websites via cPanel, SSH, or managed hosting platforms
  • Ability to configure SSL, CDN (Cloudflare), and caching systems
  • Knowledge of DNS pointing and domain configuration

Skills:
  • UI/UX, CRO, and advance SEO
  • cPanel, SSH, and FTP
  • Cloudflare, LiteSpeed
  • Git basics

Backup & Disaster Recovery Engineer

Mission: Ensure zero data loss with reliable backups and fast system recovery to minimize downtime and disruptions.

What You’ll Do?

  • Setup automated backups (daily/real-time)
  • Configure offsite storage (S3, Blob, GCS, OCI Object, etc.)
  • Validate backup integrity
  • Execute full-site/server recovery
  • Create recovery playbooks
  • Minimize downtime

Requirements:
  • Experience configuring automated backups (WordPress or server-level)
  • Experience in cloud storage services (S3, Blob, GCS, OCI Object, etc.)
  • Ability to test and verify backup integrity
  • Proven experience restoring websites or servers from backups
  • Ability to work under pressure during downtime scenarios
  • Understanding of recovery workflows and rollback procedures

Skills:
  • Backup tools (UpdraftPlus, Acronis, etc.)
  • Cloud storage APIs
  • Incident response
  • Server restoration

Monitoring & Incident Response Engineer

Mission: Detect issues early, respond to alerts, and prevent downtime before clients are affected.

What You’ll Do?

  • Setup monitoring (CPU, RAM, disk, uptime)
  • Configure alerting systems
  • Investigate alerts
  • Escalate issues
  • Document incidents

Requirements:
  • Experience setting up monitoring tools (Datadog, Grafana, CloudWatch, etc.)
  • Ability to configure alerts for uptime, CPU, RAM, and disk usage
  • Basic knowledge of server performance metrics
  • Experience troubleshooting server or website issues
  • Ability to analyze logs and identify root causes
  • Availability to respond to alerts within defined SLA

Skills:
  • Datadog, Grafana, CloudWatch, & other monitoring tools
  • Log analysis
  • Troubleshooting servers
  • Root cause analysis

Automation & DevOps Engineer

Mission: Eliminate repetitive manual tasks by standardizing deployments and operations.

What You’ll Do?

  • Build automation scripts
  • Schedule jobs (Task Scheduler, cron)
  • Create reusable scripts
  • Automate server provisioning

Requirements:
  • Strong scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)
  • Experience automating repetitive server or admin tasks
  • Familiarity with task schedulers (cron, Windows Task Scheduler)
  • Experience writing reusable scripts for deployments or provisioning
  • Familiarity with Git version control
  • Understanding of infrastructure automation concepts

Skills:
  • PowerShell / Bash / Python
  • Server administration
  • Git
  • CI/CD scripting
  • RPA (Robotic Process Automation) is a plus

Cloud Infrastructure & Optimization Engineer

Mission: Build scalable, secure cloud environments while reducing costs and improving performance, redundancy, and security.

What You’ll Do?

  • Setup AWS / Azure / GCP / OCI servers
  • Configure networking, firewalls, and over-all security
  • Right-size instances
  • Optimize resources

Requirements:
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI
  • Ability to configure networking (VPC, firewall, security groups, etc.)
  • Strong Linux & Windows server administration skills
  • Experience analyzing and reducing cloud costs
  • Knowledge of performance tuning (CPU, memory, storage)
  • Experience in improving redundancy (containerization, etc.) & cloud security

Skills:
  • EC2, VPC, IAM, and other cloud IT infra services
  • Linux administration
  • Cost analysis
  • Performance tuning

CI/CD Pipeline Optimization Engineer

Mission: Automate code deployment pipelines to improve speed, reliability, and efficiency.

What You’ll Do?

  • Setup pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Ansible)
  • Automate build/test/deploy
  • Optimize build times
  • Reduce failures

Requirements:
  • Experience building pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins
  • Ability to automate build, test, and deployment workflows
  • Strong understanding of Git branching strategies
  • Experience improving CI/CD pipeline performance and reliability
  • Knowledge of caching, parallel builds, and optimization techniques
  • Ability to debug failed builds and deployment issues

Skills:
  • YAML pipelines
  • Git workflows
  • Docker integration
  • Caching strategies

Container Orchestration Engineer

Mission: Containerize and deploy applications, scaling them with Kubernetes.

What You’ll Do?

  • Build Docker images
  • Deploy containers
  • Deploy to Kubernetes
  • Manage clusters

Requirements:
  • Hands-on experience building and running Docker containers
  • Ability to create Dockerfiles and manage Docker Compose setups
  • Understanding of container networking and volumes
  • Experience deploying applications in Kubernetes clusters
  • Familiarity with kubectl, terraform, deployments, services, and pods
  • Basic knowledge of Helm charts or scaling strategies

Skills:
  • Docker CLI
  • Docker Compose
  • Kubernetes (K8s), Terraform or other related services
  • Helm charts

Security Testing & Vulnerability Analyst (Ethical Hacker)

Mission: Identify vulnerabilities early through continuous security assessments and reporting.

What You’ll Do?

  • Conduct penetration tests
  • Simulate real-world attacks
  • Run vulnerability scans
  • Deliver detailed reports

Requirements:
  • Experience using tools like Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite
  • Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
  • Ability to simulate real-world attack scenarios
  • Experience running vulnerability scans using tools like Nessus or OpenVAS
  • Ability to interpret scan results and prioritize risks
  • Strong report-writing skills with clear remediation steps

Skills:
  • Kali Linux, Metasploit
  • OWASP Top 10
  • Nessus, OpenVAS
  • Risk scoring

Web & Mobile App Full Stack Developer

Mission: Build scalable, high-performance applications that solve real business problems. Deliver fast, secure, and user-friendly digital experiences.

What You’ll Do?

  • Develop web applications (frontend + backend)
  • Build mobile apps (Android / iOS or cross-platform)
  • Integrate APIs and third-party services
  • Optimize application performance
  • Debug and fix issues across environments
  • Collaborate with designers and project managers
  • Debug and fix issues across environments

Requirements:
  • Proven experience building at least 2–3 live web or mobile applications
  • Strong proficiency in at least one frontend framework (React, Vue, Angular, etc.)
  • Experience in backend development (Node.js, PHP, Python, etc.)
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations
  • Understanding of database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
  • Experience deploying applications (cloud, shared hosting, or containers)
  • Basic knowledge of authentication and security best practices

Skills:
  • JavaScript / TypeScript
  • React / Vue / Angular
  • Node.js / PHP / Python
  • REST APIs
  • Git version control
  • Experience in container or serverless environments

UI/UX Designer (Conversion-Focused)

Mission: Design intuitive, visually compelling interfaces that drive engagement and conversions.

What You’ll Do?

  • Design user interfaces for web and mobile apps
  • Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes
  • Conduct UX research and usability testing
  • Improve user flows and navigation
  • Collaborate with developers for implementation
  • Ensure mobile responsiveness and accessibility
  • Optimize designs for conversion (CRO)

Requirements:
  • Portfolio showcasing at least 3 real UI/UX projects (web or mobile)
  • Proficiency in design tools (Penpot, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar)
  • Strong understanding of UX principles and user behavior
  • Experience in creating wireframes and interactive prototypes
  • Ability to translate business goals into design solutions
  • Basic knowledge of frontend constraints (HTML/CSS awareness)
  • Experience with usability testing or user feedback loops

Skills:
  • Penpot / Sketch / Figma / Adobe XD
  • Wireframing & Prototyping
  • User Research
  • CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization)
  • Design Systems
  • Responsive Design

Technical Project Manager

Mission: Deliver IT Infra, Web Dev, DevOps, Security, or Digital Agency projects on time, within scope, aligned with business goals. Ensure collaboration between stakeholders.

What You’ll Do?

  • Plan and manage project timelines
  • Define scope, deliverables, and milestones
  • Coordinate developers, designers, and stakeholders
  • Track progress and remove blockers
  • Communicate updates to clients
  • Ensure quality and timely delivery
  • Manage risks and change requests

Requirements:
  • Proven experience managing at least 1 of each tech projects aforementioned
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Experience using project management tools (Jira, Trello, Asana, etc.)
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into business language
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Experience handling multiple projects simultaneously
  • Basic technical understanding (IT Infra, Web Dev, DevOps, Security, or Digital Agency)

Skills:
  • Agile / Scrum methodologies
  • Jira / Trello / Asana
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Risk management
  • Time management
  • Basic technical knowledge (IT Infra, Web Dev, DevOps, Security, or Digital Agency)

Social Media Manager (Growth-Focused)

Mission: Grow brand visibility, audience trust, and inbound leads through consistent, high-impact social media content.

What You’ll Do?

  • Create and manage content calendar (FB, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)
  • Publish posts, reels, and short-form videos consistently
  • Repurpose long-form content into Shorts/Reels
  • Write engaging captions with strong hooks and CTAs
  • Respond to comments and messages to build community
  • Analyze performance metrics and optimize content strategy
  • Coordinate with video editor / designer (if applicable)
  • Align content with business goals (leads, book sales, speaking invites)
  • Track trends and adapt content for virality

Requirements:
  • Proven experience managing at least 1–2 active social media pages with consistent growth
  • Experience creating or managing short-form content (Reels, Shorts, TikTok, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of content hooks, storytelling, and audience engagement
  • Familiarity with platform algorithms (Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)
  • Ability to analyze insights (reach, engagement, CTR, retention)
  • Experience using scheduling and analytics tools (Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, etc.)
  • Basic understanding of branding and content positioning

Skills:
  • Content strategy & planning
  • Copywriting (hooks, captions, CTAs)
  • Short-form video optimization
  • Analytics & performance tracking
  • Trend analysis
  • Basic graphic/video coordination

Audio Videographer (Story-Driven Content)

Mission: Capture high-quality video-audio content that tells compelling stories and strengthens brand authority.

What You’ll Do?

  • Shoot videos for YouTube, social media, and speaking events
  • Set up lighting, camera angles, and audio for high-quality visuals and sound
  • Direct basic scenes and guide on-camera presence
  • Capture B-roll footage for storytelling
  • Coordinate with video editor for post-production
  • Optimize shoots for both long-form and short-form content

Requirements:
  • Proven experience shooting video content (portfolio required)
  • Must have audio & professional camera equipments (DSLR, cinema cam, lapel, etc.)
  • Understanding of lighting setups (natural + studio lighting)
  • Experience capturing clean audio (lapel mics, shotgun mics)
  • Ability to frame shots and compose visually appealing scenes
  • Experience shooting content for social media or YouTube

Skills:
  • Camera operation
  • Lighting and audio setup
  • Shot composition
  • Storytelling through visuals
  • Basic directing

Photographer (Brand & Marketing)

Mission: Create professional, high-impact images that elevate brand perception and marketing materials.

What You’ll Do?

  • Capture photos for personal branding, products, and events
  • Shoot content for social media and website use
  • Edit and enhance images for consistency
  • Maintain brand visual identity
  • Coordinate with designer and social media manager
  • Deliver optimized images for different platforms

Requirements:
  • Strong photography portfolio (branding, events, or products)
  • Must have professional DSLR/mirrorless/cinema cameras
  • Understanding of lighting and composition
  • Experience editing photos (Lightroom, Photoshop, etc.)
  • Ability to follow brand guidelines
  • Experience shooting for social media or marketing campaigns

Skills:
  • Photography composition
  • Lighting techniques
  • Photo editing (Lightroom, Photoshop)
  • Brand consistency
  • Visual storytelling

Video Editor (Short & Long-Form Content)

Mission: Transform raw footage into engaging, high-retention videos that drive views, engagement, and conversions.

What You’ll Do?

  • Edit videos for YouTube, Shorts, Reels, and ads
  • Add subtitles, transitions, and effects
  • Optimize pacing for audience retention
  • Create hooks within the first 3–5 seconds
  • Sync audio, music, and visuals
  • Repurpose long-form videos into short clips
  • Collaborate with Social Media Project Manager for optimization

Requirements:
  • Proven experience editing short-form and long-form videos
  • Strong understanding of pacing, storytelling, and retention
  • Experience using editing tools (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, CapCut, etc.)
  • Ability to add subtitles and motion graphics
  • Familiarity with social media video formats and trends
  • Experience optimizing videos for engagement (watch time, CTR)

Skills:
  • Video editing (Premiere Pro, CapCut, etc.)
  • Storytelling & pacing
  • Subtitling & captions
  • Sound design
  • Basic motion graphics
  • Trend-based editing

Graphic Designer (Digital & Branding)

Mission: Create visually compelling graphics that communicate messages clearly and strengthen brand identity.

What You’ll Do?

  • Design social media posts, thumbnails, and marketing materials
  • Create branding assets (logos, color palettes, templates)
  • Design visuals for ads and promotions
  • Collaborate with social media manager and video editor
  • Ensure visual consistency across platforms
  • Optimize designs for engagement and clarity

Requirements:
  • Strong design portfolio (social media, branding, or marketing)
  • Proficiency in design tools (Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
  • Understanding of layout, typography, and color theory
  • Experience creating thumbnails and high-performing visuals
  • Ability to follow brand guidelines
  • Basic understanding of marketing and audience targeting

Skills:
  • Graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Suite)
  • Typography & layout
  • Branding
  • Thumbnail design
  • Visual communication
  • Creative direction

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