Product Owner
+6 months +
+On site in Hamsphire
+Outside IR35
+DV cleared role
We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to support a highly secure military programme. This role sits at the sharp end of defence IT, owning infrastructure outcomes across design, implementation, and ongoing technical assurance for mission-critical systems.
You will act as the technical authority for infrastructure decisions, working closely with military stakeholders, architects, and delivery teams to ensure platforms are secure, resilient, interoperable, and fit for operational use.
If you've never worked in a locked-down environment with real consequences, this role will feel uncomfortable. If you have - it'll feel like home.
Key Responsibilities
Own the infrastructure product roadmap within a secure military environment
Act as Product Owner and technical authority for core infrastructure services
Lead the design, build, and assurance of on-premise and restricted network platforms
Translate operational and military requirements into clear technical priorities and deliverables
Provide hands-on leadership across server, platform, and infrastructure services
Own technical decisions and ensure alignment with defence security standards and policies
Work closely with architects and delivery leads to ensure interoperability across systems, networks, and platforms
Lead and mentor engineers, setting technical direction and best practice
Support integration of legacy military systems with modern infrastructure solutions
Ensure infrastructure is designed for resilience, availability, and operational continuity
Engage confidently with senior MOD and military stakeholders
Produce and review technical documentation suitable for secure and audited environments
Essential Experience
Proven experience delivering defence or military IT infrastructure
Strong background operating in highly secure / classified environments
Previous experience in a Product Owner, Technical Lead, or Senior Infrastructure role
Deep experience with server infrastructure (Windows Server essential; Linux desirable)
Strong expertise in Microsoft Exchange (secure configurations, migrations, hybrid models where applicable)
Demonstrable delivery of interoperable infrastructure across complex estates
Experience working with restricted networks, air-gapped environments, or cross-domain solutions
Strong understanding of infrastructure security within defence or government frameworks
Core Technical Skills
Windows Server (design, hardening, lifecycle management)
Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy
Microsoft Exchange (on-prem / secure hybrid environments)
Virtualisation (VMware / Hyper-V)
Secure networking concepts and dependencies
Backup, DR, and high-availability design
Infrastructure documentation and technical assurance
If you'd like to discuss this Product Owner in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch