Head of Infrastructure and Security

Our client are seeking an experienced Head of Infrastructure & Security to take ownership of our IT infrastructure, cyber security, and operational resilience.

This is a senior leadership role with strategic and hands-on responsibility for ensuring our systems are secure, scalable, and fit for a regulated environment.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, leading infrastructure strategy while ensuring robust security controls, compliance, and business continuity., Own and deliver the infrastructure and security strategy aligned to business objectives Demonstrable experience designing and enforcing cyber security best practice for both Cyber Essential Plus & ISO27001 accredited environments Lead, manage, and develop internal IT and infrastructure teams and key third-party suppliers Oversee cloud, on-premise, and hybrid infrastructure environments Design, implement, and maintain cyber security frameworks, policies, and controls Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001, FCA-aligned controls where applicable) Manage incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning Lead vulnerability management, penetration testing, and security audits Own infrastructure budgets, vendor contracts, and technology roadmaps Provide clear reporting and risk assessments to senior leadership Cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS to Include EntraID & Intune for back office environmentsAbout You

Proven experience in a senior infrastructure and/or security leadership role Strong technical background across infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, and security Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on problem solving Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact

Desirable Experience

Experience within financial services, insurance, automotive, or claims management sectors Further security standards such as Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

Competitive salary of £65,000 per annum Opportunity to shape and lead infrastructure and security strategy A key role within a growing, forward-thinking organisation Supportive leadership team and clear scope for impact

Principal IT are exclusively recruiting for a growing automotive claims management company based in Hull, delivering high-quality, compliant, and technology-driven services to our customers and partners. As we continue to scale, technology resilience, security, and compliance are critical to our success.