Product Owner Networks

Product Owner - Network & Security Engineering

Role Purpose We're looking for a Product Owner to take end-to-end ownership of a key component area within our engineering pod-such as segmentation, NAC, DDI, egress, SIEM detections, or runbook automation. In this role, you will refine epics into clear, testable stories, manage cross-tower dependencies, and keep delivery flowing smoothly from idea through to production.Key Responsibilities

• Story Elaboration & Delivery Readiness
• Translate risk/controls, architectural designs, and technical artefacts into high-quality user stories.
• Define and enforce Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD).
• Orchestrate user acceptance testing and ensure stories meet required quality standards.

Dependency Management

• Maintain a live dependency map across networks, identity, endpoint, SOC, and service management.
• Coordinate sequencing and negotiate priorities to remove blockers and maintain flow.

Change Enablement

• Co-create standard change models, evidence packs, and supporting artefacts with Tech Leads.
• Ensure post-incident review (PIR) actions are accurately captured and fed into the backlog.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Track and visualise delivery progress (e.g., burn-up charts, control coverage, throughput).
• Maintain a strong feedback loop with the Key Product Owner, keeping them informed on value, risks, and priorities.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Experienced as a Product Owner or Business Analyst within network/security environments.
• Strong story-writing discipline and excellent backlog hygiene.
• Comfortable working with technical configuration and policy artefacts (firewall baselines, ISE/NAC policy, DDI designs, proxy/ZTNA, SIEM rules).
• Fluent in ITIL change processes and familiar with ServiceNow request/change models.

Preferred Certifications

• PSPO or CSPO
• ITIL 4 Foundation
• Vendor fundamentals in one or more stacks (Cisco, Zscaler, Fortinet, Splunk, Infoblox, Forescout)

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