Malware & Abuse Engineer
Protect WordPress sites from malware and abuse threats daily
As a Malware & Abuse Engineer at Kinsta, you will safeguard managed WordPress hosting for over 120,000 businesses by detecting, analyzing, and mitigating security threats. Your work directly contributes to maintaining Kinsta's 97% customer satisfaction rating by ensuring platform integrity and trust. Operating in a remote-first, flexible environment, you'll collaborate with a team that values ownership and continuous learning.
Why This Role?
Direct impact on platform security for 120,000+ businesses with 97% customer satisfaction
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and detect malware and abuse across WordPress hosting environments
- Analyze security threats and vulnerabilities affecting customer sites
- Mitigate and remove malware infections from compromised WordPress installations
- Respond to abuse reports and take action against malicious activity
- Improve detection systems and response processes for emerging threats
- Collaborate with team members to share knowledge on security best practices
Requirements
- Experience with WordPress security and common vulnerability patterns
- Knowledge of malware analysis and removal techniques
- Familiarity with abuse reporting systems and response workflows
- Ability to work independently in a remote-first environment
- Strong problem-solving skills for diagnosing complex security issues
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of service quality
Required Skills
Indonesia Context
- Working Hours Overlap:
- Flexible — work your own hours
View Original Description from NoDesk
Original description from NoDesk
Kinsta is one of the top providers of managed hosting for WordPress, with a growing club of 120,000+ businesses including startups, universities, and Fortune 500 firms. We’re motivated by excellent quality and proud to have received a 97% satisfaction rating from our customers. That's because, to us, each day is a chance to grow. As a team, we continuously inspire each other to learn new and better ways to make an impact. We own our jobs proudly - our leaders don't hold our hands, but they're in our corner whenever we ask for help - and our environment is flexible and remote-first.
Salary Context
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Hiring at Kinsta
Kinsta has 1 other active role on LokerDollar and has been hiring here since May 25, 2026 — across Engineering, Marketing.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Malware & Abuse Engineer at Kinsta a remote job?
- Yes. Malware & Abuse Engineer at Kinsta is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide.
- What type of employment is Malware & Abuse Engineer at Kinsta?
- This is a full time position.
- How do I apply?
- Click the "Apply" button on this page to go to the official application at Kinsta.
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