About this role
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.
*Salary:*Up to £150 base plus benefit
About cyber security & digital forensics roles for ex-police
Cyber security, digital forensics and incident-response roles. DMIs, cybercrime investigators and digital forensics officers bring evidential discipline and investigative judgement that DFIR and security teams struggle to hire.
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- Incident command & response
- Working to legislation & regulation
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What cyber security & digital forensics roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Digital forensics analyst | £32,000–£45,000 |
| DFIR consultant | £45,000–£65,000 |
| Senior forensics / IR specialist | £60,000–£80,000 |
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