Hire offshore cyber security engineers who build and run your defences
What our offshore security engineers do
Endpoint and XDR
Deploys and tunes Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike or SentinelOne across the estate.
SIEM engineering
Onboards log sources, writes detection rules (KQL, SPL) and reduces false positives.
Network security
Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), segmentation, VPN, secure web gateways and ZTNA.
Identity controls
Conditional access, MFA roll-out, privileged access and joiner-mover-leaver automation.
Hardening
CIS baselines, patch pipelines, Intune policies and configuration drift monitoring.
Automation
Python and PowerShell scripts, SOAR playbooks and infrastructure-as-code for security tooling.
Typical work: rolling out EDR and closing coverage gaps, building a SIEM from scratch, preparing for Cyber Essentials Plus, migrating to zero-trust remote access, automating user provisioning and fixing findings from penetration tests. Engineers who specialise in AWS, Azure or GCP are on our cloud security engineer page.
Tools and platforms our security engineers use
| Area | Tools and frameworks |
|---|---|
| Endpoint | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, Intune |
| SIEM and SOAR | Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Elastic, Logic Apps, Tines |
| Network | Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Zscaler, Cloudflare |
| Identity | Entra ID, Okta, CyberArk, conditional access |
| Scripting | Python, PowerShell, Terraform |
| Certifications | CISSP, Microsoft SC-100/AZ-500, CompTIA Security+, vendor certifications |
Cost of an offshore security engineer vs a UK hire
| Option | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UK security engineer (salary) | £55,000 / £65,500 / £77,000 | 25th / 50th / 75th percentile, IT Jobs Watch, 194 UK permanent ads for cyber security engineers, six months to 26 Sep 2026 |
| UK employer cost at the median | ≈ £6,325 a month | Salary + 15% employer NICs above £5,000 + minimum auto-enrolment pension; excludes recruitment, equipment, training and office |
| TalentDock offshore security engineer | From £2295 a month | All-in: employment, payroll, benefits, managed equipment, security controls, HR and replacement cover |
The broader title security engineer (1,021 UK ads) had a £60,000 median over the same period. Indicative pricing; senior and lead specialists are quoted individually. See cyber security salaries in the UK and offshore cybersecurity cost.
How to hire a offshore security engineer
1 · Brief us
Tools, scope, hours and any compliance requirements; we confirm an all-in monthly price.
2 · Technical assessment
Hands-on task deploying a detection rule and a hardening policy, plus a design discussion on securing a sample network.
3 · Background checks
Police clearance certificate, employment references and certification checks before any offer.
4 · Your interview
You run your own technical interview and choose.
5 · Secure onboarding
Managed laptop, access through your identity provider with MFA and least privilege, NDA and confidentiality terms.
Building more than one role? See dedicated cybersecurity teams or every role on hire offshore cybersecurity professionals.
Why hire through TalentDock
Dedicated, full-time
Works only on your environment, in your tools, tickets and runbooks.
Extended coverage
Sri Lanka is 4.5-5.5 hours ahead of the UK, so shifts can start before your day and finish after it.
Secure by design
Managed encrypted devices, MFA, access you control and revoke, and UK GDPR transfer paperwork.
No recruitment fee
One monthly fee with replacement cover if someone leaves.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an offshore security engineer cost?
From £2,295 a month all-in with TalentDock, against roughly £6,325 a month to employ a UK cyber security engineer at the £65,500 median advertised salary.
Is a security engineer the same as a cyber security engineer?
In most UK job ads the titles are used interchangeably. Both build and maintain security controls; cyber security engineer ads lean more towards SIEM and endpoint work.
What is the difference between a security engineer and a security analyst?
Analysts monitor, investigate and report. Engineers design, build and maintain the tooling analysts rely on.
Can a security engineer fix penetration test findings?
Yes. Remediating findings, then re-testing with your tester, is a common first project.
How do you control what an offshore security engineer can access?
Access is granted through your own identity provider with MFA and least privilege, logged, and revocable by you at any time. Devices are company-managed and encrypted.
Can an offshore security engineer hold UK security clearance?
Generally no. UK SC and DV vetting normally require several years of UK residence, so clearance-bound roles should stay UK-based. Offshore specialists suit commercial environments without that requirement.
IT Jobs Watch, UK permanent job-advert salary statistics, six months to 26 September 2026; HMRC employer National Insurance rates; TalentDock pricing, September 2026.
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