Hire offshore IAM engineers to secure who can access what
What our offshore IAM engineers do
SSO and federation
SAML and OIDC integrations for every SaaS app, so staff have one secure login.
MFA and conditional access
Phishing-resistant MFA and risk-based policies in Entra ID or Okta.
Lifecycle automation
SCIM provisioning and HR-driven joiner-mover-leaver workflows.
Privileged access
PAM with CyberArk, Entra PIM or Delinea; just-in-time admin rights.
Access reviews
Quarterly certifications and evidence for auditors.
Identity threat detection
Monitoring for risky sign-ins, token theft and dormant accounts.
Typical work: consolidating identities after an acquisition, moving from on-premises Active Directory to Entra ID, enforcing MFA everywhere, cutting standing admin rights and producing access-review evidence for ISO 27001, SOC 2 or FCA audits.
Tools and platforms our IAM engineers use
| Area | Tools and frameworks |
|---|---|
| Identity providers | Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Ping Identity, Google Workspace |
| Privileged access | CyberArk, Entra PIM, Delinea, BeyondTrust |
| Governance | SailPoint, Saviynt, Entra ID Governance |
| Protocols | SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, Kerberos, LDAP |
| Certifications | Microsoft SC-300, Okta Certified, CyberArk Defender |
Cost of an offshore iam engineer vs a UK hire
| Option | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UK iam engineer (salary) | £55,000 / £77,500 / £91,250 | 25th / 50th / 75th percentile, IT Jobs Watch, 911 UK permanent ads citing identity and access management, six months to 26 Sep 2026 |
| UK employer cost at the median | ≈ £7,475 a month | Salary + 15% employer NICs above £5,000 + minimum auto-enrolment pension; excludes recruitment, equipment, training and office |
| TalentDock offshore iam engineer | From £2295 a month | All-in: employment, payroll, benefits, managed equipment, security controls, HR and replacement cover |
The IAM figure covers every ad citing IAM skills, from engineers to architects, so a mid-level engineer typically sits below the median. Indicative pricing; senior and lead specialists are quoted individually. See cyber security salaries in the UK and offshore cybersecurity cost.
How to hire an offshore iam engineer
1 · Brief us
Tools, scope, hours and any compliance requirements; we confirm an all-in monthly price.
2 · Technical assessment
Configure SSO and conditional access in a test tenant and design a joiner-mover-leaver flow.
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.
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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 IAM engineer cost?
From £2,295 a month all-in with TalentDock, against a £77,500 median salary in UK ads citing IAM skills.
Do you have Okta and Entra ID specialists?
Yes. Most candidates are strongest in Microsoft Entra ID; Okta and Ping specialists are matched on request.
Should an offshore engineer hold admin rights to our identity provider?
Only what the role needs, time-limited through privileged identity management and fully logged. You keep break-glass accounts.
Can they help with access-review audits?
Yes. Running certifications and packaging the evidence is a core part of the role.
How do you control what an offshore iam 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 iam 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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