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I need my FortiGate firewall configured as a secure reverse proxy so that two internal IIS web servers are reachable over the internet via HTTPS. Both sites already have valid SSL certificates, so the task focuses on designing the virtual servers, SSL off-loading or re-encryption as required, address and service objects, and any policy tweaks needed to make the traffic flow cleanly while retaining Fortinet best-practice hardening.

Current situation
• Two IIS servers sit on separate internal VLANs.
• Public DNS records are in place.
• SSL certificates are installed on the IIS hosts and can be exported in PFX format if you prefer termination on the firewall.

Scope of work
1. Review the existing FortiGate configuration (VPNs, policies, address objects).
2. Design the reverse-proxy / virtual-server setup for both sites, mapping external FQDNs to internal hosts.
3. Import and bind the existing certificates or advise if firewall-side termination makes more sense.
4. Implement and test end-to-end connectivity (HTTP-to-HTTPS redirection, header preservation, HSTS, etc.).
5. Document the final configuration so I can reproduce it on future boxes.

Acceptance criteria
• Both websites load externally over HTTPS with valid certificates and no mixed-content warnings.
• Internal hosts remain unreachable directly from the internet.
• No service interruption to other live policies on the FortiGate.
• A brief handover document outlining objects, policies, and rollback steps.

Remote access to the firewall and servers will be provided over Remote Access. This is a focused task; no IP whitelisting or user authentication layers are required beyond what the FortiGate already enforces.

If you have deep experience with FortiOS reverse proxy features and IIS, I’m ready to get started right away.

Skills: DNS, Network Administration, Network Security, SSL

We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to help us migrate an existing Lovable project from Lovable Cloud to our own server environment.

The project is already connected to GitHub, and we need a complete production-ready deployment setup where future code changes pushed to GitHub can automatically deploy to the server.

The selected DevOps engineer will be responsible for setting up the server, configuring the application, self-hosting Supabase, connecting all required services, and ensuring the full system runs smoothly outside Lovable Cloud.

Scope of Work

The DevOps engineer will be expected to handle the following:

Server Setup
Prepare and configure our own VPS/cloud server for production use.
Install and configure all required dependencies.
Set up Nginx/Apache or the recommended reverse proxy.
Configure firewall, SSL, domains, and security best practices.
Lovable Project Migration
Pull the existing Lovable project from GitHub.
Configure the project to run independently outside Lovable Cloud.
Set up environment variables and production build settings.
Ensure the frontend/backend runs correctly on the new server.
Self-Hosted Supabase Setup
Install and configure Supabase self-hosted on the server.
Configure PostgreSQL, authentication, storage, edge functions, APIs, and required Supabase services.
Migrate or configure the existing database structure as required.
Connect the Lovable application to the self-hosted Supabase instance.
GitHub Auto-Deployment
Set up automatic deployment from GitHub when new changes are pushed.
Configure GitHub Actions, webhook deployment, or another reliable CI/CD method.
Ensure build, restart, and deployment processes are automated and documented.
Testing and Handover
Test the live application after migration.
Confirm that Supabase services are working correctly.
Confirm GitHub auto-deployment works after a test commit.
Provide basic deployment documentation and server access notes.
Required Skills

The ideal candidate should have strong experience with:

DevOps and Linux server administration
GitHub Actions / CI/CD pipelines
Docker and Docker Compose
Supabase self-hosting
PostgreSQL
Nginx or reverse proxy configuration
SSL setup using Let’s Encrypt or Cloudflare
Node.js / React / Vite applications
Environment variable configuration
Production deployment and server security
Expected Deliverables

By the end of the project, we expect:

Lovable project successfully running on our own server
Self-hosted Supabase fully configured
Application connected to the self-hosted Supabase instance
Domain and SSL properly configured
GitHub auto-deployment working
Basic documentation for future maintenance
Confirmation that a GitHub push automatically updates the live server
Important Notes

The project is already connected to GitHub. The developer should use the existing GitHub repository as the source for deployment.

We need someone who can handle the full setup independently and advise on the best production architecture where necessary.

Preferred Engagement

This is a fixed-price project. Please apply with:

Similar DevOps/Supabase projects you have handled
Your recommended deployment approach
Estimated timeline
Fixed-price cost
Any server requirements you recommend before starting

Our corporate site has been knocked offline after repeated hacks. I have full access to the server and hosting panel plus a complete backup of the original files. Your first priority is to bring the site back online, scan every file for malware or injected code, and close any loopholes that may be letting attackers in. Once the site is stable and hardened, I’d like help with a few straightforward content updates and minor functionality improvements—nothing radical, just tweaks that enhance day-to-day use.

Please outline how you will:
• audit and clean the codebase,
• reinforce security (firewall rules, permissions, CMS patches, etc.),
• restore the site on a secure staging environment before going live,
• implement and test the requested content and feature tweaks.

Clear documentation of changes and a brief hand-off on ongoing best practices will complete the job.

Skills: PHP, Website Design, Web Security, HTML, Web Hosting, Web Development, Website Optimization, Content Management System (CMS), Web Application, Website Development

I run a fully custom-built website that is still sitting on basic shared hosting, and it has started to show its limits from both a performance and security standpoint. I now want to migrate to a more robust environment—whether that ends up being a managed VPS, a cloud instance, or a small dedicated box—and I need someone who can walk me through each step, make the move safely, and harden the new server once we are live.

Right now the site has no staging area, no automated backups, and only a self-signed certificate, so I am looking for a professional with solid, demonstrable experience in server hardening and website migrations to take ownership of the technical side while explaining the decisions to me in plain English.

Key deliverables
• Issue and install a trusted SSL certificate
• Configure an effective firewall (iptables, ufw, or an equivalent control panel tool)
• Set up automated daily backups with easy restore procedures
• Provide clear post-migration documentation so I can handle routine tasks myself

I am not tied to any hosting company; your guidance on selecting the best provider, sizing the instance, and estimating ongoing costs will be part of the engagement. Please cite comparable projects or roles where you secured or migrated custom sites—real-world experience will weigh more than long proposals.

Skills: PHP, Linux, Web Security, WordPress, Cloud Computing, VPS, Technical Documentation, Site Reliability Engineering

Project Overview
I require a high-level Accounting Systems Architect to design a modular financial framework for a complex real estate and business structure.

Note on Scope: This phase is for system design and architecture only. Data entry and manual transcription of receipts are excluded from this contract and will be managed internally. I require the logical blueprint and Excel infrastructure to be established first to ensure forensic data integrity across all entities.

Expert Consultation: While I have outlined a preferred structure below, I am open to strategic recommendations or superior architectural models if you can demonstrate a more efficient or forensic-grade method for managing this specific complexity.

The Business Structure
The framework must accommodate two separate commercial buildings with a fluid number of business units (totaling approximately 16 distinct spaces/entities).

2 Landlord LLCs: One for each physical address.

Operating LLCs: Including a restaurant, a medical clinic, a mobile food events company, and a soap/cosmetic startup.

Modular Units: Multiple small retail/service spaces that may be merged, split, or remain separate over time.

Scope of Work (Phase 1: Architecture)
The primary deliverable is a Master Excel Ledger designed for forensic accuracy and eventual migration to QuickBooks Online or Xero.

Modular Entity Architecture:

Design a "Flat Data" structure using Entity IDs rather than hard-coded tabs.

The system must allow for entities to be added, merged, or relocated between the 16+ spaces without compromising historical data integrity.

Forensic Chart of Accounts (COA):

Define a standardized COA that differentiates between Building Assets (structural costs for Landlord LLCs) and Leasehold Improvements (interior build-outs for tenant units).

Include specific categories for Startup/R&D costs (product testing phases).

Liability "Firewall" Logic:

Establish protocols for allocating shared costs (e.g., bulk construction materials) across multiple entities to maintain legal liability protection.

Basis Tracking:

Develop a mechanism to document "Owner’s Investment" for historical costs paid via personal accounts.

Data Entry SOP:

Create a brief Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to guide the internal transcription of receipts into your framework with 100% accuracy.

Candidate Requirements
Senior-Level Accounting Expertise: CPA or equivalent with a focus on forensic, real estate, or complex multi-entity structures.

Systems Design Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, structured tables, and database logic).

Strategic Input: Ability to evaluate the current "tangled mess" and propose the most logical path toward a clean, audit-ready system.

• Please confirm your understanding that this project is strictly for the logical design and Excel architecture, and that the client will be managing the manual data entry phase independently.
• If I decide to merge two small retail placeholder units into one larger entity next year, how does your design allow for this consolidation?
• I have a backlog of physical and email receipts. How will your framework ensure that I can trace a specific expense in the ledger directly to a digital file without manual searching?
• Several of my entities are placeholders in the construction/R&D phase and are not yet open for business. How will you categorize their costs compared to my active businesses?
• What is your hourly estimate for this job?

Boutique Oracle consulting firm (ISO 27001 / 9001 / CMMC) delivering an Oracle OCI security hardening engagement for a major higher-education client. Post-breach environment with real budget and real urgency.

We need a senior dual-mandate Cloud Security Engineer who can execute deep technical implementation AND own the governance, compliance, and FinOps workstream. This is not a junior engineering role — it's a builder-plus-documenter role for someone comfortable doing both in the same week.

What You'll Actually Do
Hands-on across two stacks:

Security Implementation
🔹 Deploy custom Cloud Guard detector/responder recipes; configure thresholds, tune findings, build SIEM escalation into Splunk
🔹 Deploy and configure Oracle Data Safe across ATP and ADW — discovery scans, masking jobs, audit collection
🔹 Provision OCI Vaults, generate keys, configure rotation, integrate CMEK with database and storage services
🔹 Configure secrets management for API keys, wallet credentials, service tokens
🔹 Configure Cloud Guard Enterprise OS-level vulnerability scanning where activated

FinOps & Governance
🔹 Implement OCI tagging strategy (cost center, environment, owner, compliance scope)
🔹 Configure OCI Budgets, alerts, and cost allocation dashboards
🔹 Use OCI Cost Analysis to identify right-sizing opportunities; author FinOps Dashboards deliverable
🔹 Populate audit-ready evidence framework (FERPA, GLBA, HIPAA, CIS)
🔹 Author runbooks, playbooks, ADRs, and the Security Operations Runbook
🔹 Deliver hands-on training to client teams on Data Safe administration and FinOps governance

Required
✅ 5+ years cloud security engineering · 3+ years hands-on OCI delivery
✅ OCI Security Associate certification (Professional preferred)
✅ Production experience with Cloud Guard, Data Safe, OCI Vault, and OCI Budgets / Cost Analysis
✅ Comfortable doing technical implementation AND structured governance documentation
✅ Working knowledge of FERPA, GLBA, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or CIS Benchmarks
✅ Strong written communication — runbooks, playbooks, ADRs

Strong Pluses
⭐ Autonomous Database (ATP, ADW) experience at scale
⭐ FinOps Foundation Certified Practitioner certification
⭐ OCI security automation: Terraform, OCI CLI, Python SDK
⭐ Splunk, CyberArk, or Microsoft Entra ID integration experience
⭐ Higher education or public sector background

To Apply
Send the following:

Your resume (PDF)
Your LinkedIn profile URL
Your hourly rate

One brief paragraph: an OCI security implementation OR a FinOps tagging/budget rollout you executed end-to-end — what was the problem, what did you build, what was the outcome?

We read every application personally. No agencies, no AI-written cover letters, no proposals that skip the question — these get auto-declined.

• One brief paragraph: an OCI security implementation OR a FinOps tagging/budget rollout you executed end-to-end — what was the problem, what did you build, what was the outcome?
• Please list any certifications related to this project

I have entirely remoter hacked and hijacked Accounts including workingE-Mails phones social Media Accounts , my Phone ist hacked my PC when I have one since 3 years.
Hacker ist able to control my device on His Screen logged in my social Media Accounts and watching my every step, Phone Calls going to him Most likely working Mails Sometimes , or dont Go through from my device

I need an experienced server/security specialist to fix database security vulnerabilities on my WordPress website hosted on SiteGround.

A vulnerability scanner detected the following:

* Publicly exposed MySQL port (3306)
* Publicly exposed PostgreSQL port (5432)
* Multiple Oracle MySQL critical patch update vulnerabilities (outdated version detected)
* Database instance/version disclosure

Website details:

* WordPress site
* Hosted on SiteGround

What I need done:

* Audit current database exposure and confirm what is actually public
* Restrict or close public access to MySQL (3306) and PostgreSQL (5432) if not required
* Patch/update MySQL if necessary
* Verify WordPress functionality after changes
* Re-scan or validate vulnerabilities are resolved
* Ensure no downtime or data loss

Requirements:

* Strong experience with SiteGround hosting
* WordPress infrastructure/security experience
* MySQL/PostgreSQL hardening experience
* Firewall/network security knowledge

Please include:

1. Your experience with SiteGround security hardening
2. Your approach to fixing this
3. Estimated turnaround time

Looking for someone who can start ASAP.

I have a personal domain registered at Ionos and a fully-running home server that already hosts the site under an alternative local address. What I need now is for the outside world to reach it.

The job is straightforward: point the domain to my home server and make sure it loads my site, which is built on a different CMS than WordPress or straight HTML. The server is online and the web service is listening on its public-facing port; I just haven’t touched the DNS settings at Ionos or the router rules needed to expose it properly.

Here’s what I expect when we finish:
• The Ionos DNS records are correctly set (A/AAAA, CNAME or any required sub-domains).
• Any router or firewall rules are adjusted so traffic reaches the server. I am using huwae router
• The site resolves from the domain on standard ports, ideally over HTTPS with a valid certificate (Let’s Encrypt is fine).
• A quick walk-through of what you changed so I can maintain it later.

You can guide me step-by-step or remote in—through teamvviewer. Once the domain is live and I can pull up the homepage from an external network, the task is done.

Skills: PHP, Linux, WordPress, CMS, Technical Support, DNS, Web Hosting, Network Administration, Web Services, Network Security

Job Posting
Location: Remote (U.S.-based; must be able to work Pacific Time shifts)
Type: Part-Time; On-Call / Shift-Based
Compensation: $100/week on-call + $15/hr billable work

Overview
The Famous Group (TFG) is seeking multiple highly communicative, technically skilled, and adaptable team members to support live event operations and client experience during weekend activations.

This role provides real-time technical support during live events and customer sessions, ensuring the seamless operation of TFG’s proprietary software. You’ll be part of a distributed support team covering defined weekend shifts, collaborating to deliver reliable, high-quality support.

The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, thinks critically, and can diagnose issues across hardware, software, and network systems. This position combines technical troubleshooting, live event support, and client communication—ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, technology-driven environments.

Training on TFG’s proprietary software and workflows will be provided.

Shift Coverage (We Are Hiring for Multiple Roles)
Candidates must be available for one or more of the following Pacific Time (PT) shifts:

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM PT
Saturday: 8:00 PM – Sunday: 8:00 AM PT (Overnight)
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PT
Sunday: 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM PT

Shifts are assigned in advance and may be part of a rotating schedule depending on team coverage needs.

Key Responsibilities

On-Call Event Support
- Serve as the primary technical contact during assigned shifts for live events and client activations.
- Maintain active availability and respond quickly to incoming issues or escalation requests.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless event execution.
- Follow scheduled shift coverage with clear handoffs between team members.

Technical Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
- Identify, isolate, and resolve issues across hardware, software, and network environments.
- Determine root causes (user error vs. software defect vs. network/environmental issue).
- Implement immediate workarounds (e.g., alternate networks, mobile hotspots, firewall/IP coordination).

Communication & Collaboration
- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and internal teams, especially during live events.
- Translate technical issues into clear, actionable updates.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all interactions.

Remote Tools & Systems
- Use remote support tools (e.g., TeamViewer, Freshchat) to troubleshoot issues.
- Manage tickets in platforms like Freshdesk or Zendesk.
- Follow escalation and resolution workflows to ensure consistent support quality.

Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues methodically.
- Experience with remote support tools (TeamViewer, Freshchat) and ticketing systems (Freshdesk, Zendesk).
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP configuration, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, bandwidth/latency).
- High attention to detail and strong documentation habits.
- Reliable, self-directed, and comfortable working independently during live events or off-hours.
- Must be able to reliably work assigned Pacific Time (PT) shifts, including overnight if applicable.

Compensation Structure
- On-Call Pay: $100 flat per week during assigned coverage.
- Billable Hours: $15/hour for approved trainings and completed support work.
- Scheduling: Shift assignments provided at least 7 days in advance.

Preferred Experience
- Background in technical support, QA, or live event / broadcast production.

About The Famous Group
The Famous Group (TFG) is a leader in experiential technology, creating interactive and immersive experiences for global brands, sports teams, and live events. Our proprietary tools bridge the physical and digital worlds, delivering real-time engagement and unforgettable moments for audiences worldwide.

About Us

Wired CIO is a Chicago-based managed IT services provider and Microsoft partner. We help SMBs across the U.S. with managed IT, co-managed IT, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 (Business Central + Sales), Power BI / Fabric, AI / Copilot, cybersecurity, and compliance.

We run lean, move fast, and operate everything internally out of a tightly integrated stack (Notion as our single source of truth, n8n for automation, and Claude woven through both).

You don't need to already know our stack. We're looking for someone who is genuinely great at running projects and managing client relationships. We'll teach you the tooling and help build the architecture you need to be successful and efficient.


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The Role

You will own everything that happens after a client signs, from kickoff through the entire client lifecycle.

You'll work directly with our CEO, CTO, me (CRO), and our Dynamics consultants. Practically speaking, your job is to hold all of us, including me, accountable to what we promised the client on scope, timeline, and communication.

You'll be client-facing. You'll run the kickoff. You'll be the single point of contact the client trusts. You'll keep our consultants' work visible, organized, and on track, and you'll keep our clients informed without us having to chase you.

This is fundamentally a soft-skills role. We can teach you how to make the most of Notion and build the backend automations. But we can't teach the judgment to spot a client quietly drifting toward unhappy, or the spine to push back on your own internal team when a commitment is at risk.


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What You'll Do

- Run client kickoffs and translate signed SOWs into structured project plans

- Own the project status, risks, decisions log, and action items for every active engagement

- Be the day-to-day client point of contact — agendas, status updates, meeting notes, follow-ups

- Coordinate consultants (Dynamics, M365, Power BI, AI, cybersecurity) so nothing slips between hand-offs

- Identify when scope, timeline, or expectations are drifting and surface it early, in writing, with a recommendation

- Help us evolve the post-sales playbook itself: templates, checklists, automations, reporting


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Required Experience

- 3+ years managing client-facing projects in a professional services, agency, MSP, or consulting environment

- Hands-on experience with any modern collaboration / project management platform (Notion, Asana, ClickUp, Monday, Linear, Smartsheet, etc.)

- Excellent written communication — you can write a status update a CEO will actually read

- Comfort being the adult in the room — pushing back on internal teams, holding clients to their commitments, and saying "no" or "not yet" when needed

- Process-oriented and self-directed — you'll be building parts of this role from scratch, not stepping into a defined PMO

- Genuinely tech-savvy and a quick learner — comfortable picking up new tools, debugging your own workflow, and adapting fast

- U.S. business hours availability (Central or Eastern preferred)


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Bonus Points

- Background working with SMB clients (owners, operators, in-house IT leads)

- Experience using Claude (or another LLM) as part of your day-to-day project workflow — drafting, summarizing, extracting, generating

- Working familiarity with n8n (or comparable tools (Make, Zapier, Power Automate at depth)


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Double Bonus Points

- Microsoft ecosystem fluency (M365, Teams, SharePoint, Dynamics 365)

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Current Work You'd Be Involved In Right Away

These are three engagements that just closed and are kicking off now — representative of the variety of work you'd be coordinating from day one:


FDA-regulated medical device manufacturer (~10 employees)

A multi-phase, ~6-8 month Dynamics 365 + IT modernization engagement. Phase 1 is a Business Central rollout (financials, AR/AP, serialized inventory for Class II medical devices, ShipStation + e-commerce integrations). Phase 2 layers on an FDA-compliant QMS (CAPA, electronic signatures, document control, SOPs, training, contract manufacturer document management, Computer System Validation). Phase 3 is a full Microsoft 365 Business Premium modernization (Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Autopilot, Teams Phone, SharePoint, HIPAA BAA). Multiple consultants involved across the three phases — this is the engagement that most needs structured coordination.


Multi-paper newspaper publisher (~25 employees)

Co-managed IT engagement supporting a single internal IT lead. Scope includes backup and disaster recovery, file server cleanup, a QuickBooks Enterprise migration onto the new server, firewall management, mixed Mac/PC fleet management, and ongoing co-managed support. Daily publication deadlines drive a low downtime tolerance and high communication standard.


Distribution and field service operation

Integrated Dynamics 365 implementation spanning three modules in one engagement — Dynamics 365 Sales, Field Service, and Business Central — replacing fragmented operational and accounting systems with a single governed platform. This is a high-coordination engagement: multi-module D365 work involves several consultants, parallel workstreams, and a client team that needs a steady single point of contact through go-live.


In addition to these three, you'd also be inheriting and running point on a number of existing managed IT and co-managed clients we already support.


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Engagement

- Starts part-time — roughly 20-30 hours/week

- Transitions to full-time within 2-4 months for the right person, as our active project load grows

- 100% remote

- Long-term relationship — we're looking for our future Director of Client Success to build and run a dedicated team

- Reports directly to me (Chief Revenue Officer 👋)


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How to Apply

Please include in your proposal:

1. A short paragraph on the most complex client project you've personally owned end-to-end — what it was, who was involved, and what you'd do differently if you ran it again

2. A specific example of a client project where you had to hold your own internal team accountable to a client commitment — what happened, what you did

3. Any direct experience with Claude, ChatGPT, n8n, or similar tools inside your project workflows

4. Your hourly rate and weekly availability

Skip the generic Upwork cover letter. We read every proposal, and we can tell.

Thanks for reading — looking forward to talking.

— Armin
Chief Revenue Officer, Wired CIO

• What makes you awesome? Why will we enjoy working with you?
• What would make us awesome? What are you looking for in a new team?

Scope of Work
1. Routine Maintenance (Weekly/Monthly)
WordPress core updates – Apply minor/patch updates promptly; test major releases in staging before deploying.

Plugin & theme updates – Monitor for compatibility, apply security patches, and resolve any conflicts.

Daily automated backups – Ensure backups are running and stored off‑server (e.g., cloud or external storage).

Security monitoring – Maintain Wordfence or equivalent firewall; review logs; block suspicious IPs; run weekly malware scans.

Performance optimization – Monitor page load speeds, database optimization, image compression, and caching configuration.

2. Content & Support (As‑Needed)
Quick content updates – Add or edit text/images on existing pages (e.g., event details, sponsor logos).

Troubleshooting – Address login issues, form errors, or MemberPress transaction problems within 24‑48 hours.

Staging environment – Use a staging copy for any non‑trivial changes before pushing live.

Required Qualifications
Proven experience with WordPress + MemberPress sites, especially membership and e‑commerce workflows.

Familiarity with Hostinger hosting environment (hPanel, file manager, staging).

Understanding of nonprofit/501(c)(3) website needs (donation flows, member portals, event calendars).

Ability to communicate clearly and provide monthly activity reports.

We are seeking an experienced instructor to deliver Palo Alto training to our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network security and be able to effectively communicate complex concepts. The training will cover Palo Alto's features and best practices for implementation. If you have a passion for teaching and a deep understanding of Palo Alto, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced technician familiar with the Ubiquiti UniFi platform to install and configure a small office network.

This is an on-site project to replace/setup network hardware and properly configure a secure, stable office network using UniFi Controller.

Scope of Work:
• Install and connect network switch (UniFi or existing hardware)
• Adopt and configure devices in UniFi Controller
• Configure static IP assignments (or DHCP reservations) for:
• Office computers
• Network printers
• Ensure all devices communicate properly across the network
• Configure a secure internal office network (closed environment)
• Optimize network stability and performance
• Test connectivity across all devices (PCs + printers + internet)
• Organize and clean up cabling if needed

Key Technical Expectations:
• Configure via UniFi Controller (Cloud Key or hosted)
• Set up proper IP scheme (subnet planning)
• Implement DHCP reservations OR static IP mapping
• Ensure no IP conflicts / stable connectivity
• Basic network security setup (LAN isolation, firewall basics if needed)

Requirements:
• Hands-on experience with UniFi systems
• Strong understanding of:
• Static IP configuration
• DHCP & subnetting
• Router + switch interaction
• Ability to complete setup independently and efficiently
• Must be available for on-site work (DFW area)

Nice to Have:
• Experience with small business office environments
• Printer/network device mapping experience
• Light firewall/security configuration experience

Project Details:
• Location: Dallas, TX
• Devices:
• Multiple desktop computers
• Network printers
• Internet service already active
• Goal: Clean, reliable, and secure office network with consistent IP structure

Summary
About Us

Wired CIO is a Chicago-based managed IT services provider and Microsoft partner. We help SMBs across the U.S. with managed IT, co-managed IT, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 (Business Central + Sales), Power BI / Fabric, AI / Copilot, cybersecurity, and compliance.

We run lean, move fast, and operate everything internally out of a tightly integrated stack — Notion as our single source of truth, n8n for automation, and Claude woven through both. You don't need to already know our stack. We're looking for someone who is genuinely great at running projects and managing client relationships — we'll teach you the tooling.


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The Role

You will own everything that happens after a client signs — from kickoff through the entire client lifecycle.

You'll work directly with our CEO, CTO, me (CRO), and our Dynamics consultants. Practically speaking, your job is to hold all of us, including me, accountable to what we promised the client — on scope, on timeline, on communication.

You'll be client-facing. You'll run the kickoff. You'll be the single point of contact the client trusts. You'll keep our consultants' work visible, organized, and on track, and you'll keep our clients informed without us having to chase you.

This is fundamentally a soft-skills role. We can teach you Notion. We'll build the n8n backend with you. We can't teach the judgment to spot a client quietly drifting toward unhappy, or the spine to push back on your own internal team when a commitment is at risk.


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What You'll Do

- Run client kickoffs and translate signed SOWs into structured project plans

- Own the project status, risks, decisions log, and action items for every active engagement

- Be the day-to-day client point of contact — agendas, status updates, meeting notes, follow-ups

- Coordinate consultants (Dynamics, M365, Power BI, AI, cybersecurity) so nothing slips between hand-offs

- Identify when scope, timeline, or expectations are drifting — and surface it early, in writing, with a recommendation

- Help us evolve the post-sales playbook itself: templates, checklists, automations, reporting


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Required Experience

- 3+ years managing client-facing projects in a professional services, agency, MSP, or consulting environment

- Hands-on experience with any modern collaboration / project management platform (Notion, Asana, ClickUp, Monday, Linear, Smartsheet, etc.)

- Excellent written communication — you can write a status update a CEO will actually read

- Comfort being the adult in the room — pushing back on internal teams, holding clients to their commitments, and saying "no" or "not yet" when needed

- Process-oriented and self-directed — you'll be building parts of this role from scratch, not stepping into a defined PMO

- Genuinely tech-savvy and a quick learner — comfortable picking up new tools, debugging your own workflow, and adapting fast

- U.S. business hours availability (Central or Eastern preferred)


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Bonus Points

- Background working with SMB clients — owners, operators, in-house IT leads

- Experience using Claude (or another LLM) as part of your day-to-day project workflow — drafting, summarizing, extracting, generating

- Working familiarity with n8n (or comparable tools — Make, Zapier, Power Automate at depth)


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Double Bonus Points

- Familiarity with Sandler or any consultative sales methodology (helps you understand how we sold the work)

- Microsoft 365 ecosystem fluency (M365, Teams, SharePoint, Dynamics 365)


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Current Work You'd Be Involved In Right Away

These are three engagements that just closed and are kicking off now — representative of the variety of work you'd be coordinating from day one:


FDA-regulated medical device manufacturer (~10 employees)

A multi-phase, ~6-8 month Dynamics 365 + IT modernization engagement. Phase 1 is a Business Central rollout (financials, AR/AP, serialized inventory for Class II medical devices, ShipStation + e-commerce integrations). Phase 2 layers on an FDA-compliant QMS (CAPA, electronic signatures, document control, SOPs, training, contract manufacturer document management, Computer System Validation). Phase 3 is a full Microsoft 365 Business Premium modernization (Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Autopilot, Teams Phone, SharePoint, HIPAA BAA). Multiple consultants involved across the three phases — this is the engagement that most needs structured coordination.


Multi-paper newspaper publisher (~25 employees)

Co-managed IT engagement supporting a single internal IT lead. Scope includes backup and disaster recovery, file server cleanup, a QuickBooks Enterprise migration onto the new server, firewall management, mixed Mac/PC fleet management, and ongoing co-managed support. Daily publication deadlines drive a low downtime tolerance and high communication standard.


Distribution and field service operation

Integrated Dynamics 365 implementation spanning three modules in one engagement — Dynamics 365 Sales, Field Service, and Business Central — replacing fragmented operational and accounting systems with a single governed platform. This is a high-coordination engagement: multi-module D365 work involves several consultants, parallel workstreams, and a client team that needs a steady single point of contact through go-live.


In addition to these three, you'd also be inheriting and running point on a number of existing managed IT and co-managed clients we already support.


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Engagement

- Starts part-time — roughly 15-20 hours/week

- Transitions to full-time within 2-4 months for the right person, as our active project load grows

- 100% remote

- Long-term relationship — we're hiring for the next several years, not the next sprint

- Reports directly to me (CRO)


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How to Apply

Please include in your proposal:

1. A short paragraph on the most complex client project you've personally owned end-to-end — what it was, who was involved, and what you'd do differently if you ran it again

2. A specific example of a client project where you had to hold your own internal team accountable to a client commitment — what happened, what you did

3. Any direct experience with Claude, ChatGPT, n8n, or similar tools inside your project workflows

4. Your hourly rate and weekly availability

Skip the generic Upwork cover letter. We read every proposal, and we can tell.

Thanks for reading — looking forward to talking.

Skills: Project Management, Solutions Architecture, Process Automation, Database Design, Technology Consulting, Microsoft PowerBI, Notion, Microsoft 365 CoPilot, Claude (Anthropic), n8n

I have a brand-new Linux VPS that needs to be transformed into a fully operational hosting environment running cPanel. The server is still at its default image, so you’ll be working with root access from the very beginning.

What I need from you:
• Install and activate the latest stable cPanel build on the VPS
• Carry out the initial server hardening (CSF or similar, SSH tweaks, firewall rules, basic malware scanners)
• Set the correct hostname, rDNS and custom nameservers so the machine is ready to serve live domains
• Tune Apache/Nginx, PHP and MySQL/MariaDB for optimal performance on this instance
• Enable automatic updates, daily off-site backups and Let’s Encrypt or AutoSSL for domains that will be added later
• Provide a concise hand-over document outlining all changes, credentials, and how I can add new sites through WHM


(1) To configure VPS and set up a Cpanel in a VPS package so a maximum of 5 different email accounts can be created.

(2) The Purpose is to manually send email messages via the email addresses created at the cpanel section.

(3) Ability to work with the attached VPS detail/information including the Almalinux 9 as operating system etc.

(4) Ability to make effective settings and configurations to ensure that the email is delivered out successfully.

(5) I can provide any supporting domain(s) to enhance successful email transmission/delivery.

(6) Once an active Cpanel is achieved/installed, I can create the email addresses etc, that's not a problem for me.

Finally: Check attached VPS features/information

Skills: PHP, Linux, Apache, Nginx, MySQL, VPS, MariaDB, Firewall, Performance Tuning, cPanel

Existing WiFi network passing traffic to a Nomadix (DHCP) and Fortigate (firewall) and Elfiq (load balancer). All these need to be retired.

Need to redirect WiFi controller to pass traffic over new VLAN we can create to existing Meraki MX firewall. Simplify network traffic by removing three devices to one.

We are NOT creating a new wireless design, we are just routing traffic to a new firewall. Aruba switching.

I’m looking for someone who can design and deploy a private VPN that carries all traffic—internal and external—through an encrypted tunnel. My immediate priorities are:

• Using NordVPN-compatible protocols (WireGuard or OpenVPN as implemented by NordVPN) to establish the tunnel.
• Hardening the environment so every packet is encrypted end-to-end and no split-tunnelling loopholes remain.
• Bringing a small pool of Linux servers onto the VPN, validating that they route exclusively through it, and documenting the steps so I can add or remove hosts later.

You’ll start with a clean VPS that I’ll provide, then integrate the finished VPN with the rest of my network; I’m not yet sure how much re-addressing or firewall adjustment that will involve, so I’ll rely on your security background and troubleshooting skills to map out the best plan.

Deliverables
1. Fully operational VPN endpoint ready for production use.
2. Servers joined to the VPN and verified for both outbound and inbound connectivity.
3. Configuration scripts / commands plus a brief runbook so future changes are straightforward.
4. Security report summarising cipher choices, key management, and any residual risks.

I’ll test the setup by routing live traffic over several days; final sign-off happens once stability, speed, and leak-proofing meet the agreed benchmarks. If you have deep experience with NordVPN’s toolset, network hardening, and cross-platform routing, I’d love to hear how you’d approach this.

Skills: System Admin, Linux, Debian, Network Administration, OpenVPN, Network Security, Network Engineering, VPN

We are seeking an experienced network engineer who can diagnose and resolve an issue with a secondary VLAN on our OPNsense firewall that currently lacks internet access. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of VLAN configurations, routing, and OPNsense management. You will be tasked with evaluating current settings, identifying misconfigurations, and implementing effective solutions to restore internet connectivity. If you have a solid track record of troubleshooting network issues, we would love to hear from you.