Director of Information Technology

Ventula Consulting; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventula Consulting invites applications for a Head of Digital Infrastructure & Information Security to lead the technology teams delivering secure, resilient digital services in Cardiff. Hybrid working with oversight of cloud, networks, identity, and information security.

You will shape strategy, manage budgets and suppliers, and build high-performing teams to enable safe, scalable operations across complex environments.

Job description

Head of Digital Infrastructure and Information Security – Up to £150k base + benefits – Cardiff (hybrid)

Our client is a leading global infrastructure organisation operating across multiple locations and complex operational environments. They are seeking an experienced Head of Digital Infrastructure & Information Security to lead the technology teams, platforms and partners responsible for secure, resilient and modern digital services.

This is a senior leadership role combining operational accountability with transformation delivery. You will oversee infrastructure, cloud, networks, end-user technology, service operations and information security, ensuring technology services are secure, reliable and aligned to business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the digital infrastructure strategy across cloud, networks, identity, workplace technology and service operations.
• Own information security operations, cyber governance, risk management, vulnerability management and incident response.
• Ensure technology services are secure, resilient, scalable and fit for future business requirements.
• Drive improvements in digital workplace experience, automation, self-service and operational efficiency.
• Lead technology resilience, disaster recovery and recovery planning.
• Manage strategic suppliers, budgets, contracts and investment priorities.
• Build high-performing teams and establish strong governance, accountability and continuous improvement.

About You

You will be an experienced technology leader with a strong background in infrastructure and information security within complex, distributed environments.

You will bring:

• Proven leadership experience across infrastructure, cloud, networks, service operations and cyber security.
• Strong understanding of security governance, technology risk, resilience and compliance.
• Experience managing suppliers, budgets and transformation programmes.
• The ability to translate complex technology challenges into clear business outcomes.
• Experience leading teams through change and building effective operating models.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to shape the digital and security agenda of a global infrastructure organisation, strengthening resilience, enabling innovation and delivering the secure technology foundations that support critical operations worldwide.