clean virus from wordpress website

I am looking for a skilled freelancer to help clean a virus from my WordPress website. The main issue I am experiencing is performance issues. Unfortunately, I am not sure if I have a backup of my website before the virus infection. As for future protection, I am open to suggestions for a security plugin or solution. Ideal skills and experience for this project include:

- Expertise in cleaning viruses from WordPress websites
- Experience with website backups
- Knowledge of security plugins and solutions
- Excellent communication skills for clear and timely updates throughout the process