Status
Top Rated Plus
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Enterprise Infrastructure
Secure, Performance-Driven WordPress Infrastructure
Secure, Performance-Driven WordPress Infrastructure
Managed Directly by a Senior Security Engineer
This is a managed WordPress infrastructure service built for security, performance, and operational control.
For audits, incident response, migrations, and other senior security engineering work, engage directly via consultation.
No shared hosting.
No outsourced support.
No reactive patching.
Built for peace of mind: hardened, monitored, and managed with clear accountability.
Proven Track Record in High-Risk Environments
I’m usually brought in after a breach, a failed migration, or prolonged instability — to stabilize, harden, and keep things that way.
Quality
100%
Job Success Rate
Volume
15,000+
logged hours
Delivery
150+
completed engagements
Clients engage me when infrastructure stability, data integrity, and compliance matter.
Most come after a breach, a failed migration, or prolonged instability.
They remain because the environment becomes predictable, secure, and properly governed.
Results
Attack Surfaces Hardened
Security outcome
+
Critical entry points are reduced and controlled through structured hardening and policy enforcement.
Operational Uptime
Reliability outcome
%
Stable uptime is maintained through disciplined changes, continuous monitoring, and preventative maintenance.
Senior Response Time
Operations outcome
m
Incidents and high-priority issues are handled directly by senior ownership from detection to remediation.
About Nikola
Top Rated Plus on Upwork
15,000+ logged hours
100% Job Success Rate
I am a senior PHP developer and cybersecurity specialist focused on WordPress infrastructure, server hardening, and cloud security architecture.
I don’t delegate security decisions — I design and implement them personally.
Over the past decade I have worked on high-risk production systems requiring:
- Malware remediation
- Infrastructure rebuilding
- Cloudflare security engineering
- Performance recovery
- Incident response
Every deployment follows a security-first methodology with strict configuration control and continuous monitoring.
Direct responsibility with direct communication from the engineer responsible for your environment.
TRUST & OUTCOMES
Client Testimonials
Public reviews from security, infrastructure, and incident-response engagements.
Job Success
100%
Upwork Status
Top Rated Plus
Total Hours
15,349+
Total Jobs
158
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All testimonials are publicly verifiable on Upwork.
Featured testimonial
Verified on Upwork
★★★★★
I came in without clear expectations of what I would get and Nikola FAR exceeded my imagination!
I came in without clear expectations of what I would get and Nikola FAR exceeded my imagination! I will absolutely be back anytime I need help with security related tasks!
★★★★★
Verified on Upwork
Website Malware List Investigation
Super fast communication and execution of the task.
Super fast communication and execution of the task. Knowledge, skill and expertise is second to none. Nicola pointed out several extra steps that we could take along the way and solved all problems that arose seamlessly. Nikola must be one of the best freelancers on Upwork. Already planning our next project with him.
WM
Website Malware List Investigation
GBR
★★★★★
Verified on Upwork
WordPress Server Migration: CentOS 7 → Ubuntu 22.04 (Google Cloud)
Nikola is one of those rare contractors you find on Upwork who handles the job PERFECTLY.
Nikola is one of those rare contractors you find on Upwork who handles the job PERFECTLY. I had complete confidence in his work, and everything he did was clearly communicated. He took time out of his weekend to implement a server update that needed to be done outside normal business hours. Everything went perfectly. We had a complex server upgrade requiring us to move from an older system to a new one. This way beyond anything I would have attempted myself (even with GPT help) and Nikola handled everything perfectly. If we have ANY server / sys admin needs in the future, we will be reaching back out to Nikola."
WS
WordPress Server Migration: CentOS 7 → Ubuntu 22.04 (Google Cloud)
US
★★★★★
Verified on Upwork
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Nikola successfully completed the Cloudflare implementation task with great attention to detail.
Nikola successfully completed the Cloudflare implementation task with great attention to detail. The setup was performed smoothly. He demonstrated strong technical understanding of Cloudflare’s platform and maintained excellent communication throughout the process — providing clear updates and verifying performance post-implementation. Overall, Nikola delivered high-quality work on time and ensured a secure, optimized deployment.
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Services
Infrastructure that behaves predictably under pressure.
Structured infrastructure and security delivery, owned end-to-end by a senior engineer.
Infrastructure
Managed WordPress Infrastructure
Dedicated hosting architecture built for stability and controlled performance. Available via monthly subscription.
- Dedicated VPS architecture
- Hardened Linux configuration
- Nginx + PHP performance optimization
- Secure database isolation
Security
Security Engineering
Active threat reduction with proactive firewall and policy engineering. Available via direct engagement or consultation.
- Cloudflare WAF configuration
- Rate limiting and bot mitigation
- Firewall policy design
- Log analysis and anomaly detection
Monitoring
Ongoing Monitoring
Continuous operational oversight to keep the environment stable and secure. Available via direct engagement or consultation.
- Uptime monitoring
- Security alerting
- Patch management
- Infrastructure review
Operations
Direct Senior-Level Access
One accountable owner handling delivery, communication, and response. Available via direct engagement or consultation.
- No tiered support queues
- No outsourced operational handoffs
- Direct communication with responsible engineer
- Senior incident ownership end-to-end
How It Works
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Step 1
Choose your plan
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Step 2
Complete onboarding form
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Step 3
Infrastructure is provisioned and secured manually
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Step 4
Ongoing monitoring and protection
After subscription, onboarding and infrastructure provisioning are handled manually to ensure strict configuration control and security-first implementation.
Pricing
All plans are month-to-month.
Transparent monthly billing. No long-term contract.
Direct senior ownership included — no ticket queues, no outsourcing.
No lock-in. Cancel anytime. You work directly with the engineer.
Managed WordPress Infrastructure Plans
Starter
$49/month · For business websites
For single business websites. Includes managed VPS, baseline hardening, monthly updates.
Pro
$89/month · For revenue-critical operations
For growing operations. Includes advanced firewall configuration, monitoring, performance optimization.
Agency
$149/month · For multi-site portfolios
For multi-site portfolios. Includes dedicated monitoring, incident response, priority handling.
FAQ
Yes. Migration is included after subscription.
Incident remediation can be included depending on plan level.
Strongly recommended and professionally configured.
All work is handled directly by me — no outsourcing and no junior handoffs.
Choose your path: Managed WordPress Infrastructure or Direct Engineering Support.
Top Rated Plus on Upwork • 15,000+ hours • Publicly verifiable reviews