While we are not necessarily looking for a cybersecurity expert, this role does require a good understanding of WordPress security.
What is Patchstack?
We are a group of people passionate about open-source software, protecting website owners and developers from hackers.
We do this by helping them identify & patch vulnerabilities in their WordPress sites. We also run a community of ethical hackers and security researchers who help us find and patch these vulnerabilities in open-source components.
What we do:
- We provide a SaaS solution to detect and virtually patch plugin vulnerabilities.
- We run a community-driven bug bounty platform (Patchstack Alliance) to nurture a community of independent security researchers behind the WordPress ecosystem.
- We maintain an open and free WordPress vulnerability database
- We provide vulnerability information to some of the biggest WordPress hosting companies
- We provide professional code review and security auditing to WordPress plugins
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a true advocate of WordPress. This role requires a deeper technical understanding of WordPress & PHP, and a nuanced understanding of WordPress security.
We’re looking for someone who loves sharing tips & tricks about WordPress – you don’t just enjoy building websites, but you also want to share your experiences with others.
You would be writing articles & tutorials on various WordPress-related topics, focusing on security, as outlined in our content plan. You’ll also have a chance to bring your own ideas to the table.
Key responsibilities
- Write WordPress security-related articles for the Patchstack website, based on our existing content plan
- Review articles written by our external content partners & contributors for accuracy
- Research, suggest & write on additional topics you think our readers could benefit from
Key requirements
- Strong technical understanding of the WordPress platform
- Knowledge of security in the WordPress context is a big plus
- Good understanding of PHP
- Excellent written English
- A curious mindset – you’ll have a chance to learn a lot!
What we can offer:
- Highly impactful work
- No corporate environment
- Paid training for work-related personal development
- Paid vacations (35 days a year)
- Full-time telecommuting in a globally distributed team
- Co-working space membership or WFH equipment for home-office
- Fitness club or a local gym membership
- Competitive salary
- Awesome team members!
