GDS Technical Services Principal Engineer

Job Summary

The GDS Technical Services Principal Engineer is part of a group of gTLD technical experts in ICANN org. They are primarily responsible for managing technical systems related to gTLD registries and registrars and providing technical input and expertise to other departments in ICANN org. The Principal Engineer is someone with multiple years of experience in the technical side of a registry and / or registrar of domain names.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage software development projects with experience in the role of product manager of custom-developed solutions. This position will interact with internal areas, contractors, and Internet community volunteers for the development of such solutions.
• Provide DNS registry and / or registrar systems engineering and technical expertise and manage technical projects and external relationships to address operational issues impacting gTLD (generic Top-Level Domain) registries and registrars.
• Provide systems engineering and technical expertise to address operational issues impacting gTLD registries and registrars.
• Serve as a technical resource on Internet system registry and registration services, Domain Name System (DNS) issues, and (ideally) Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs).
• Design technical protocols to facilitate the interaction between the Registries, Registrars, Data Escrow Agents, Trademark Clearing House (TMCH), etc.
• Provide technical oversight and advice for the gTLD registry accreditation / application process, and the evaluation and consideration of new services through the Registry Services Evaluation Process (RSEP).
• Write detailed documents to report test results, document processes, charter projects, and report progress of projects.
• Develop and implement processes to streamline operational activities.
• Guide efforts to integrate programs and processes.
• As needed, provide support to :

The Contractual Compliance team to facilitate gTLD Registry compliance with technical aspects of agreements and ICANN policy

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Domain Name System (DNS)

Alternatively : Master's or equivalent degree in a related field, plus 8 years of experience in a similar role

Education and Experience Requirements

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