Head of Engineering and Information Technology

Position description

ICANN, Head of Engineering & Information Technology

ICANN and its vibrant community coordinates the Internet’s unique identifier systems in order to ensure a global, stable and secure Internet. ICANN was established in 1998 as a not-for-profit, public-benefit corporation with participants from all over the world dedicated to its global public interest mission. ICANN performs the key technical and operational role of ensuring that the Internet’s unique identifier systems are secure, stable and resilient. ICANN uses a unique, bottom-up, volunteer-driven multistakeholder model to facilitate community development of policies for the management of unique identifiers.

ICANN’s mission impacts every country across every continent and requires engaging with a global community of actively participating stakeholders representing governments, businesses, academia, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and individuals – all of whom are dedicated to this global public interest mission.

The Head of Engineering and Information Technology (E&IT) plays a key leadership role in driving the strategic vision, planning and implementation of ICANN’s global information systems infrastructure. This role will oversee the development and execution of enterprise-wide IT strategies, ensuring the alignment of technology solutions with business operations to achieve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and scalability. As the leader of all information technology-related operations, the Head of E&IT is responsible for ICANN information technology infrastructure, networks, and processes including information technology and security and IT services, ensuring their seamless integration and optimal performance.

The Head of E&IT will be a strategic and collaborative leader with a forward-thinking mindset. They will be an experienced leader of both IT transformations and IT teams, with the ability to align complex technologies with business strategies. The Head of E&IT should have in-depth knowledge of Internet networking technologies, Internet addressing, and DNS, as well as the capacity to translate complex technical subjects for audiences with varying backgrounds and levels of expertise.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter, detailing how you fulfill the role description and personal specification to https://apptrkr.com/6244964 quoting reference 7871. The deadline for applications is June 23, 2025.

This role can be based in an ICANN office in Brussels, Istanbul, Los Angeles, or Singapore.

ICANN believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against qualified staff members or applicants because of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, family care status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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