Networks Product Owner - Solihull - £50,000 - £60,000
Posted 3 days ago by FDM Group on JobServe
£60,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Solihull, West Midlands, UK
Summary: The Networks Product Owner at FDM is responsible for defining and delivering the vision for network infrastructure products within the public sector. This hybrid role requires collaboration with stakeholders to prioritize features and guide the development team in implementing network solutions that align with business objectives. The position demands strong leadership in agile product delivery and technical expertise to ensure high-quality IT services. This is an initial 6-month contract with potential for extension, based in Solihull.
Responsibilities:
- Working in conjunction with the Foundation Services Product Manager to develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy for the network infrastructure
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into a product backlog
- Prioritise the product backlog based on business value, customer needs, and technical feasibility
- Work closely with the development team to ensure the delivery of high-quality network solutions
- Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure the network products meet performance and reliability standards
- Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to ensure the network infrastructure remains competitive
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with the network products
- Maintain clear and concise documentation related to product requirements, decisions, and releases
- Oversee the complete life cycle of the Network estate, including planning, deployment, and retirement of hardware and software
- Ensure that all Network products adhere to the company's security standards and compliance requirements
- Oversee the scheduling and deployment of software updates, patches, and upgrades to maintain system integrity and performance
- Work with the SACM Product team to maintain an accurate inventory of all network devices, ensuring effective life cycle management
- Oversee the resolution of complex technical incidents and problems, ensuring timely and effective solutions
- Manage O365 licensing to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness
Key Skills:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering or a related field, with at least 2 years in a product owner or product management role
- Ability to design and understand complex network topologies and architectures
- Skills in managing network-related projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring
- Knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
- Familiarity with switching protocols like STP, VLANs, and Trunking
- Awareness of security protocols including IPsec, SSL/TLS, and AAA (RADIUS, TACACS+)
- Understanding of application layer protocols such as HTTP, DNS, and DHCP
- Experience with network devices from vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc
- Knowledge of Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and other security appliances
- Experience with load balancing technologies and strategies
- Familiarity with wireless networking standards and equipment
- Understanding of cloud networking concepts and services (eg, AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Knowledge of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)
- Proficiency with network monitoring and management tools (eg, SolarWinds, Nagios)
- Proficient in ITIL best practices for incident, problem, and change management
- Experience in product management, preferably in an IT or network-related field
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working in an Agile environment
Salary (Rate): 60000
City: Solihull
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT