Hire offshore cloud security engineers for AWS, Azure and Google Cloud
What our offshore cloud security engineers do
Cloud posture
Finds and fixes misconfigurations with Defender for Cloud, Security Hub, Wiz or Prisma Cloud.
Cloud IAM
Least-privilege roles, permission reviews, SSO and workload identities.
Network and data
VPC and VNet design, private endpoints, KMS and key rotation, data classification.
Containers
Kubernetes RBAC, admission policies, image scanning and runtime protection.
IaC security
Terraform and Bicep reviews, policy as code (OPA, Azure Policy) and pipeline checks.
Logging and detection
CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Sentinel and alerting on high-risk changes.
Typical work: cleaning up a sprawling AWS or Azure estate, landing-zone guardrails, preparing for SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audits, securing Kubernetes clusters, and adding security gates to deployment pipelines alongside your DevOps engineers.
Tools and platforms our cloud security engineers use
| Area | Tools and frameworks |
|---|---|
| AWS | IAM, Organizations and SCPs, GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, KMS |
| Azure | Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, Key Vault, Sentinel |
| Google Cloud | IAM, Security Command Center, VPC Service Controls |
| CNAPP and CSPM | Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Orca, Lacework |
| Containers and IaC | Kubernetes, Terraform, Checkov, tfsec, OPA Gatekeeper |
| Certifications | AWS Security Specialty, AZ-500, CCSP, CKS |
Cost of an offshore cloud security engineer vs a UK hire
| Option | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UK cloud security engineer (salary) | £65,000 / £75,000 / £87,813 | 25th / 50th / 75th percentile, IT Jobs Watch, 130 UK permanent job ads, six months to 26 Sep 2026 |
| UK employer cost at the median | ≈ £7,235 a month | Salary + 15% employer NICs above £5,000 + minimum auto-enrolment pension; excludes recruitment, equipment, training and office |
| TalentDock offshore cloud security engineer | From £2295 a month | All-in: employment, payroll, benefits, managed equipment, security controls, HR and replacement cover |
About half of UK cloud security engineer ads over the period asked for AWS; about a third asked for Terraform. 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 cloud security engineer
1 · Brief us
Tools, scope, hours and any compliance requirements; we confirm an all-in monthly price.
2 · Technical assessment
Review of a deliberately misconfigured cloud account and Terraform module, with a written remediation plan.
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 cloud security engineer cost?
From £2,295 a month all-in with TalentDock, compared with around £7,235 a month to employ a UK cloud security engineer at the £75,000 median.
Do you have AWS and Azure specialists?
Yes. We match on the cloud you run; many engineers work across AWS and Azure, fewer on Google Cloud.
How is this different from a DevSecOps engineer?
A cloud security engineer owns the security of your cloud platform. A DevSecOps engineer builds security into the software delivery pipeline. The roles overlap on IaC and often work together.
Can they help us pass SOC 2 or ISO 27001?
They can implement and evidence the technical cloud controls. A GRC analyst usually owns the wider policy and audit work.
How do you control what an offshore cloud 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 cloud 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.
Related cybersecurity roles and guides
Hire your offshore cloud security engineer
Tell us the tools, scope and hours. We will confirm an all-in monthly price and start sourcing assessed candidates in Sri Lanka.
Offshore teams for UK businesses, managed end to end. Dedicated talent in Sri Lanka & the Philippines, trained to your standards.
© 2026 TalentDock. Built for UK businesses. Delivered from Sri Lanka & the Philippines.
All rights reserved.