Platform Manager at Verisign

Reston, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Internet Infrastructure, Domain RegistryIndustries

Requirements

4-year Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent work experience
8+ years of relevant product experience
Deep technical understanding of DNS registry architectures and supporting systems
Deep understanding of ongoing policy development within the ICANN community
Deep understanding of registrar operations
Extensive experience in an agile scrum environment (preferably as product owner, Scrum Master or engineering lead)
Knowledge of business, product, and technical domains with proven ability to kick-start new projects and see them through to successful product adoption
Industry knowledge including trends, current and historical events, long-term regulatory landscape, competitive products, and competitor positioning in the marketplace

Responsibilities

Oversees and manages DNS registries’ activity with technical architects, product development engineering, engineering operations, global policy, legal, customer support and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the product solution delivers against diverse cross-organization business requirements
Develops and manages the vision for Verisign’s DNS registries and leads technical teams to prioritize items for the development roadmap and product life cycle from planning to development to launch; aligns and prioritizes initiatives to correlate with corporate goals and regulatory requirements
Identifies, specifies and prioritizes critical features and capabilities through direct input with customers and knowledge of competitive positioning in DNS registry operations across all business sectors; builds and strengthens interdependent collaboration to deliver improvements
Develops and maintains a deep understanding of DNS registry operations to implement tracking and analytics ensuring the portfolio exceeds service level agreement requirements
Works cross-organizationally in an operational role with customer support, legal, compliance, product engineering and other functional areas to ensure stakeholder groups are aware of ongoing operational challenges and prepared for upcoming platform changes
Participates in strategic direction for DNS registries by leveraging understanding of functional requirements from ICANN contractual requirements, registry and registrar stakeholder communities, ICANN consensus policies and other customer requirements
Partners with the internal Technology Services Group to develop business requirements and translate them into functional specifications; manages changes to these specifications
Educates cross-functional teams to meet contractual requirements of the DNS registry
Balances technical improvements and maintenance with business and policy items to prioritize for the DNS registry roadmap
Gathers metrics and reports to senior management about the general health of the system

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

DNSICANNRegistry ManagementStakeholder ManagementBusiness RequirementsFunctional SpecificationsRoadmap PrioritizationMetrics ReportingCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical Architecture

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does Verisign offer?

Verisign offers competitive benefits and the ability to grow your career.

Is this position remote or does it require office work?

Verisign provides a dynamic and flexible work environment, but specific remote or location policies are not detailed.

What qualifications are required for the Platform Manager role?

A 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is required.

What is the company culture like at Verisign?

Verisign is a mission-focused, values-driven company with a dynamic and flexible work environment where individuals contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet.

What makes a strong candidate for this Platform Manager position?

Strong candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and experience managing cross-functional teams in DNS registry operations, developing roadmaps, and aligning with business and regulatory requirements.

Verisign

Provides internet domain registry and security services

About Verisign

Verisign boasts a robust infrastructure pivotal in managing top-level domains like .com and .net, enhancing the security and stability of crucial internet services. By dedicating efforts to combat DNS abuse and advancing DNSSEC technology, the company supports the reliability and trustworthiness of the internet, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about maintaining and innovating essential digital frameworks and ensuring a secure online environment.

Reston, VirginiaHeadquarters

1995Year Founded

$10MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Performance Bonus

Stock Options

Risks

Increased competition from alternative domain name registries could erode market share.

Decentralized domain name systems pose a threat to traditional registries like Verisign.

Potential regulatory scrutiny and antitrust actions could lead to legal challenges.

Differentiation

Verisign operates two of the Internet's thirteen root nameservers.

It manages the generic top-level domains for .com and .net.

Verisign provides a wide range of security and telecom services.

Upsides

Increased demand for cybersecurity solutions boosts Verisign's security services.

The rise of IoT devices drives demand for domain registrations and secure connections.

5G network expansion is expected to boost demand for Verisign's telecom services.

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