Head of Infrastructure and Security in Kingston upon Hull

Head of Infrastructure & Security

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

Location: Hull (Hybrid/On-site)
Salary: £65,000 per annum
Sector: Automotive Claims Management

About the Company

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.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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 xiskglj 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)

What We Offer

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

How to Apply

If you are a driven infrastructure and security leader looking to make a meaningful impact within a growing automotive claims business, we\’d love to hear from you