Freelance WordPress Security Lead (Remote Canada)

twentysix; New York (NY); On-site; USD 127,120 - 146,677; Full time

Job summary

Huge is seeking a freelance Technology Lead with deep WordPress expertise to support a critical security remediation initiative. You will lead security strategy, upgrade WordPress core, themes, and plugins, and remediate vulnerabilities across enterprise environments.

This hands-on leader will assess risks, drive architecture decisions, and document findings for stakeholders. The role emphasizes independent risk assessment, effective issue resolution, and adherence to security best practices,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with WordPress core, customization, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience upgrading and maintaining secure WordPress environments.
• Proven ability remediating vulnerabilities identified through security scans.
• Senior-level Technology Lead / WordPress Architect expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical strategy for WordPress security remediation and platform maintenance.
• Upgrade and maintain WordPress core, themes, and plugins while ensuring platform stability.
• Identify, investigate, and remediate vulnerabilities discovered through security assessments and scanning tools.
• Resolve critical and high-priority security issues across WordPress environments.
• Review existing architecture and recommend improvements to enhance security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot complex WordPress issues and provide effective long-term solutions.
• Document remediation activities, technical findings, and future security recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate technical risks, priorities, and implementation plans.
• Ensure all work follows WordPress security best practices and industry standards.

Skills

WordPress

Security remediation

Vulnerability management

Architectural leadership

Technical documentation

Tools

WordPress Core

Themes

Plugins

PHP

Job description

Huge is seeking a freelance Technology Lead with deep WordPress expertise to support a critical security remediation initiative. You will lead security strategy, upgrade WordPress core, themes, and plugins, and remediate vulnerabilities across enterprise environments.

This hands-on leader will assess risks, drive architecture decisions, and document findings for stakeholders. The role emphasizes independent risk assessment, effective issue resolution, and adherence to security best practices,