SEO Enhancement for Service-Based Websites

I'm seeking an adept SEO professional to elevate the performance of two interrelated websites in the service sector.

Primary Objectives:
- Amplify website traffic
- Attain improved search engine rankings
- Enhance overall online presence

Current Performance:
- One site is ranking 6-7 for some key terms.
- The other site is relatively new, and I need it optimally configured for better ranking and to synergize with the existing site.

Time Constraint: This project is urgent and needs to be finalized as soon as possible.

Ideal Candidate Should Have:
- Proven experience in boosting website traffic
- Comprehensive understanding of SEO strategies and algorithms
- Expertise in evaluating and improving online visibility
- Capability to secure elevated search engine rankings
- Excellent communication skills for explaining necessary measures
- Experience in developing and implementing effective backlink strategies
- Skills in optimizing website content for SEO performance
- Expertise in technical SEO, including site speed, mobile optimization, and schema markup