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Experis IT

Network Component Product Owner

On site

Knutsford, United kingdom

£ 646 /day

Freelance

19-02-2026

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Splunk ServiceNow

Job Specifications

Network Component Product Owner
Location: Hybrid Knutsford 3 days on site
Duration: 18/12/2026
Rate £646

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA
Role Description:
Own a component area (eg, segmentation, NAC, DDI, egress, SIEM detections, runbook automation) within the pod. Refine epics into stories with clear acceptance tests; manage dependencies and keep delivery flow unblocked.
Responsibilities
Story elaboration: translate risk/controls and design artefacts into user stories; define DoR/DoD; orchestrate UAT.
Dependency management: maintain cross tower dependency map (networks, identity, endpoint, SOC, service management) and negotiate sequencing.
Change enablement: co - create standard change models and evidence packs with Tech Leads; ensure PIR actions feed the backlog.
Reporting: visualise progress and value (burn-up, control coverage) and maintain a tight feedback loop with the Key Product Owner.
Must Have Skills & Experience
5+ years as PO/BA in network/security domains; excellent story writing and backlog hygiene.
Comfortable with config/policy artefacts (Firewall baselines, ISE/NAC policy, DDI plans, Proxy/ZTNA, SIEM rules).
ITIL change fluency; ServiceNow request/change models.
Preferred Certifications
PSPO/CSPO; ITIL 4 Foundation; vendor fundamentals in one or more stacks (Cisco/Zscaler/Fortinet/Splunk/Infoblox/Forescout).
KPIs
Backlog health (aging, WIP, throughput); % first time pass against DoD; change lead time and change related incidents.

About the Company

Experis is a global leader in IT professional resourcing, project solutions, and managed services specializing in Business Transformation, Enterprise Applications, Cloud and Infrastructure, Digital Workspace and Cyber Security. As digital transformation and acute skills shortages in tech continue unabated, Experis provides talent with the powerful combination of in-demand technical skills together with the soft skills that are critical for business success. We can connect you to individuals with a specific skill set, manage ... Know more