Senior Global Infrastructure Lead Engineer

Icann; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ICANN in Maryland seeks a senior-level technical contributor to lead infrastructure across design, operations, maintenance, and documentation.

You will supervise team members, drive large projects, and provide architecture consulting with experience in CI/CD and vendor management. The role requires Linux/Unix administration, Juniper gear, network design, scripting, and English fluency, with frequent domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 10 years of related experience.
• Open-source software experience required.
• Experience with international organizations preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for assigned infrastructure, including design, operations, maintenance, support, and documentation.
• Supervise the work of team members related to assigned infrastructure or projects to ensure adherence to best practices and on-time delivery.
• Lead and complete large projects within established scope and timelines.
• Provide infrastructure architecture consulting for assigned projects.
• Develop infrastructure automation code and supporting documentation.
• Provide infrastructure support for CI/CD processes.
• Manage team members to ensure project work is completed on time and on task.
• Manage vendor relationships, including internet service providers, venue IT departments, network vendors, and Meetings Technical Services contractors.
• Engage directly with internal and external stakeholders regarding areas of expertise.
• Direct the development, monitoring, and maintenance of the meetings network operations budget.

Skills

Network engineering

Juniper equipment

Wireless network design

Highly available systems

Documentation governance

Business process design

Linux/Unix administration

Technical project management

Scripting (Perl/Shell/Python)

DNS/IP networking

Windows/AD administration

Relational databases

Network storage

Open-source software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

ICANN in Maryland seeks a senior-level technical contributor to lead infrastructure across design, operations, maintenance, and documentation.

You will supervise team members, drive large projects, and provide architecture consulting with experience in CI/CD and vendor management. The role requires Linux/Unix administration, Juniper gear, network design, scripting, and English fluency, with frequent domestic and international travel.