Remote Freelance WordPress Security Lead

HugeInc; United States; On-site; USD 145,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Huge is seeking an experienced Freelance Technology Lead with deep WordPress expertise to support a critical security remediation initiative. The role is remote within the United States, with a fixed term start on August 3, 2026 and end on August 21, 2026, totaling 120 hours.

You will lead security remediation, upgrade WordPress core/themes/plugins, assess risks, and document findings to strengthen the platform's long-term stability and security.

Qualifications

• Extensive WordPress experience with core, themes, plugins, and security.
• Experience upgrading WordPress and remediating vulnerabilities.
• Ability to lead technical decisions and communicate risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the WordPress security remediation strategy.
• Upgrade core, themes, and plugins while maintaining stability.
• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities from security scans.
• Resolve high-priority security issues across environments.
• Recommend architecture improvements for security and scalability.
• Troubleshoot WordPress issues and provide long-term fixes.
• Document remediation activities and share findings.
• Communicate risks and plans with stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to WordPress security best practices.

Skills

WordPress

PHP

Security remediation

Vulnerability management

WordPress architecture

Website security

Technical documentation

Tools

WordPress Core

Themes

Plugins

Security tooling

Job description

Huge is seeking an experienced Freelance Technology Lead with deep WordPress expertise to support a critical security remediation initiative. The role is remote within the United States, with a fixed term start on August 3, 2026 and end on August 21, 2026, totaling 120 hours.

You will lead security remediation, upgrade WordPress core/themes/plugins, assess risks, and document findings to strengthen the platform's long-term stability and security.