Technical Engagement Senior Specialist

About the role

The Technical Engagement Senior Specialist supports ICANN’s Technical Engagement initiatives across the organization, coordinating projects and communications within the Office of the CTO and with external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Support and coordinate Technical Engagement initiatives and liaise with Communications, Global Stakeholders Engagement, and Government Engagement teams.
• Produce and manage technical communication deliverables such as website sections, newsletters, educational materials, and presentation slides.
• Monitor technical documents, track revisions, and maintain stakeholder input processes for cross‑functional projects.
• Identify and promote ICANN’s technical mission at global events, coordinating speaker participation and regional opportunities.
• Draft reports, position papers, and communications for internal and external audiences, and contribute to regular reporting processes.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of Internet Protocols (IPv4 & IPv6) and related services such as DNS, DNSSEC, and WHOIS.
• Excellent project management abilities with experience handling multiple overlapping projects.
• Ability to work independently in a globally distributed, multicultural environment.
• Effective communication skills for conveying complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred, with at least eight years of experience in a technology‑driven or internet‑technical organization.

Required skills

• IPv4
• IPv6
• DNS
• DNSSEC
• WHOIS
• Microsoft Office suite