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Run Your MSP Your Way with Fully Embedded Self-Managed IT Engineers

Gain full control of your engineers, with the reliability, hiring scale, and infrastructure support of ITBD behind you. You manage the people. We manage everything else.

Who are Self-Managed IT Engineers?

Self-Managed IT Engineers present the evolved version of our trusted Cost-Plus model—designed for MSPs who’ve outgrown traditional outsourcing and are ready to take full control. In this model, you directly manage your IT team:

You still benefit from the transparency and affordability of Cost-Plus pricing—a fixed service fee with no hidden markups—but now with greater freedom to lead on your terms. That’s what Self-Managed IT engineers deliver: world-class engineers, your management, our support.

The Borderless Way to Build High-Impact Tech Teams with Cost Control

What We Do

  • Sourcing & hiring top-tier engineers
  • Payroll & compliance management
  • Secure infrastructure (SOC 2 Type II certified)
  • Continuous MSP-specific training

What You Do

  • Define roles & responsibilities
  • Provide team leads & managers
  • Conduct company-specific training

Why Partner with ITBD for Self-Managed Model?

Transparent Pricing

Know exactly what you’re paying for. You cover the actual cost of your self-managed IT engineer, plus a fixed, clearly defined service fee—no hidden markups or bloated margins.
Operational Optimization | Cost Plus | IT By Design

Operational Optimization

Build teams across support, project delivery, cybersecurity, NOC/SOC, and more—all while we manage the backend that makes operations smooth and compliant.

Quality Talent, Always

We recruit top-tier self-managed engineers with MSP experience, train them in industry best practices, and ensure they're aligned with your technical and cultural needs.

High Retention & Cultural Fit

We source, you select. Choose candidates who fit your tech needs and your team culture.

Effortless Scalability

Need to onboard 10+ engineers next month? No problem. With our infrastructure and recruiting engine, you can scale up (or down) fast—without reworking contracts or breaking budgets.

Assured Credibility

What’s Included Behind the Scenes of a Self-Managed IT Engineer Model?

Candidate Sourcing & Recruitment

You get a shortlist of qualified professionals who match your needs and expectations.

Secure Infrastructure & Delivery Centers

All engineers work from our modern, monitored, and secure offices with reliable connectivity and power.

HR, Payroll & Legal Compliance

We handle benefits, contracts, holidays, local labor laws, and everything in between.

Training & Upskilling Support

You pick the tech stack—we help them stay sharp with ongoing enablement and resources.

Performance Visibility

Access dashboards and reports to track performance, attendance, and productivity in real-time.

Retention & Engagement Programs

From celebrations to career growth plans, we keep engineers happy, loyal, and motivated.

Ready to Build Your Dream IT Team?

Let’s talk about how we can help you grow your IT capabilities on your terms—with total control and total clarity.

FAQs

 Self-managed IT engineers are dedicated offshore team members you manage directly, while we support hiring, compliance, and infrastructure.

 Yes. You can build a scalable, fully dedicated self-managed engineering team tailored to your MSP’s support, NOC, or project needs.

No. All engineers work from our secure, monitored delivery centers with enterprise-grade connectivity and infrastructure.

 We handle sourcing, HR, payroll, compliance, infrastructure, and training—so your self-managed team stays focused and productive.

 You must engage at least 10 self-managed engineers per month to qualify for the Cost Plus model.

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