Hire Remote Cybersecurity Engineers in the UK
Hiring cybersecurity engineers in the UK is slow and expensive. OSCABE gives UK companies dedicated, fully-managed cybersecurity engineers from India and the Middle East from £2,700 per month, typically around 44% below the local cost of a comparable in-house hire. OSCABE vets, employs, manages and pays each cybersecurity engineer under one UK contract, so you get a dedicated team member without opening an overseas entity.
What does it cost to hire cybersecurity engineers in the UK?
A tight, expensive talent market with long time-to-hire across UK tech hubs. The table below compares the indicative local cost of an in-house hire with a dedicated, fully-managed OSCABE professional. Figures are indicative estimates in GBP; OSCABE bills monthly in GBP or EUR.
| Seniority | Local in-house (per year) | OSCABE managed | Indicative annual saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level | £58,000 | £2,700/mo | £25,600 |
| Senior | £95,000 | £5,000/mo | £35,000 |
Local figures are salary only and exclude employer taxes, recruitment fees, equipment and overheads, which typically add 20-40% on top.
Why hire cybersecurity engineers through OSCABE?
Around 44% lower cost
A dedicated OSCABE cybersecurity engineer starts at £2,700 per month, with no recruitment fees and no overseas entity to run.
Start in days, not months
Skip the long the UK hiring cycle. OSCABE shortlists pre-vetted cybersecurity engineers and your chosen hire can start within days.
Compliant and managed
Because OSCABE provides a managed B2B service with the professional employed and working wholly overseas, your UK company stays outside the off-payroll (IR35) rules and avoids the cost of an overseas entity. OSCABE is UK GDPR compliant and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Dedicated, not freelance
Your cybersecurity engineer works only for you, in your hours and tools, fully managed by OSCABE. Not a marketplace or a rotating contractor.
Skills our cybersecurity engineers bring
SOC, AppSec and cloud-security engineers to defend your estate. Every OSCABE cybersecurity engineer passes a five-step vetting process before they reach your shortlist.
What to look for when you hire cybersecurity engineers
Whether you hire locally in the UK or through OSCABE, these are the things that separate a strong cybersecurity engineer from an average one. Our senior specialist interview checks every one before you see a shortlist.
Map skills to your framework
ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIS2 and IEC 62443 need different experience. Tell us your target and we match it.
Test incident response, not just theory
Ask for a real incident they handled end to end. Our interview uses scenario-based questions to confirm depth.
Separate AppSec, SOC and cloud security
These are different roles. We shortlist for the specific discipline you need, not a generic security generalist.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a cybersecurity engineer in the UK?
A mid-level cybersecurity engineer in the UK typically costs around £58,000 per year in salary alone, before employer taxes, recruitment and overheads. A dedicated, fully-managed OSCABE cybersecurity engineer starts at £2,700 per month (about 44% less), with no recruitment fees and no overseas entity required.
How quickly can OSCABE provide a cybersecurity engineer?
OSCABE shortlists pre-vetted cybersecurity engineers from its India and Middle East talent network, and a chosen cybersecurity engineer can typically start within days, not the months a local hire in the UK usually takes.
Is it legal and compliant for a company in the United Kingdom to hire an offshore cybersecurity engineer?
Because OSCABE provides a managed B2B service with the professional employed and working wholly overseas, your UK company stays outside the off-payroll (IR35) rules and avoids the cost of an overseas entity. OSCABE is UK GDPR compliant and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Will the cybersecurity engineer work in my time zone?
Yes. Full working-day overlap with UK hours. OSCABE cybersecurity engineers work your business hours, join your stand-ups and use your tools, just like an in-house team member.
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Further reading: offshore vs nearshore vs managed team, the true cost of hiring, and how managed remote employees work.
Ready to hire cybersecurity engineers for the United Kingdom?
Tell us the role and we will shortlist vetted, dedicated cybersecurity engineers and send a monthly cost breakdown. From £2,700 per month, one UK contract.
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