Chief Technology Officer

• Hybrid: From our office at Amsterdam Central Station and from home

• Salary: Annually up to EUR 200000- (before taxes) plus excellent secondary benefits (see below)

• Full-time: 37.5 hours per week

• Application deadline: before 1 June 2026

The RIPE NCC is seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead its Technology division shaping strategy in alignment with the organisations mission.

The CTO as part of the Executive Team drives strategic change while overseeing infrastructure digital services security and innovation and delivering effective technology operations within budget. The role involves guiding and developing a team of 65 professionals including senior managers and driving collaboration on global technology initiatives. The position also includes representing the organisation externally and actively engaging with stakeholders and the Internet community on technology strategy and its impact.

The ideal candidate combines strong leadership stakeholder engagement and communication skills with up-to-date expertise in sustainable IT software development and operational efficiency along with proven experience managing large teams in a dynamic international environment.

Core responsibilities

• Develop and implement the technology strategy that supports organisational objectives and enhances impact of the services.

  • Collaboration and Partnership with the business side.

• Monitor and report Technology performance risks and investment results to the CEO and RIPE NCC Board.

• Implement a technology roadmap that supports the business needs and operational efficiency.

• Oversee development maintenance and security of IT infrastructure including systems platforms and networks.

• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and data protection policies.

• Oversee Product Management and Development

• Establish technology policies and standards that align with ethical and inclusive principles.

• Ensure Technology expenses are in line with the budget.

• Drive innovation in both Technology and company wide.

• Ensure proper Risk Management and Compliance.

• Ensure effective stakeholder communication in collaboration with relevant departments and other RIRs.

• Represent the RIPE NCC Technology division at external community events.

• Identify emerging trends in Internet technology and assess their relevance to the organisations mission.

  • Including Customer and Market Orientation

What we expect from you:

• Ten years experience in a leadership role in a complex multicultural environment.

• At least a Masters degree in a relevant area.

• Proven industry knowledge and relevant experience.

• The ability to lead in line with our leadership philosophy. Effective leadership in line with this philosophy means consistently aligning decisions and actions with the organisations mission while demonstrating integrity and ethical behaviour as a role model. It involves fostering a collaborative inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and adapts to individual needs while communicating clearly and transparently. Strong leaders inspire continuous growth and innovation act with courage when facing challenges and make balanced decisions that consider the interests of staff stakeholders and the organisation. They also embrace and guide change with resilience and empathy continuously evolving their leadership approach to meet emerging needs.

• You are fluent in English.
  

What you can expect from us:

• A modern flexible and informal work environment with an emphasis on a healthy work/life balance

• Flexible work-from-home policy so you can arrange your weekly office and working from home days in a way that works for you. Working from abroad for a number of days each year is also possible

• An annual salary up to 200000 (before tax). This includes the standard 8% annual holiday pay.

• Excellent secondary benefits: 5% end-of-year allowance annual budgets for health transportation and technology purposes non-contributory pension scheme paid parental leave top-tier health insurance coverage for you and your family and 33 vacation days (full-time 37.5 hours)

• A generous training budget each year that can be used for professional development

• An in-house free barista providing healthy varied lunches on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and breakfasts on Thursdays plus regularly-held office drinks.

• Casual team events such as team outings a Christmas party and a summer BBQ.
  

The Team - Technology Area

Our international team of 65 experts power some of the RIPE NCCs most critical services - from maintaining a resilient and secure Regional Internet Registry to strengthening Internet routing security delivering measurement services operating the DNS K-Root Server and ensuring our internal infrastructure is modern secure and future-ready.

At the forefront of Internet development we use technology both to provide valuable insights to our members and to keep our systems and operations robust reliable and ready for whats next.

About the RIPE NCC

The RIPE NCC is a not-for-profit organisation founded on the belief that the Internet should be governed openly transparently and together with the wider Internet community. We are one of the oldest Internet organisations in Europe and are proud of our legacy.

Our strength is our staff. We bring together more than 190 people from over 44 countries in our modern vibrant office in the east wing of Amsterdam Central Station. Currently we have a hybrid way of working and allow our staff to work partly from their homes and at the office. Our official working language is English but our colleagues speak more than 30 languages.

Our backgrounds are diverse but our goal is the same: we work for the good of the Internet.

At the RIPE NCC we are proud to serve our members and the RIPE community in 76 countries across Europe the Middle East and Central Asia. We celebrate unique perspectives and talents from different backgrounds and cultures. So if youre passionate about what you do and want to help shape the future of the Internet apply now - wed love to hear your story.

Will you join us

How to apply

If interested please click the Apply button and submit your CV and cover letter in English before 1 June 2026. Adding a cover letter is highly important and appreciated our team read them carefully.

Not ready to apply yet Then send me an email to and we can have an informal chat.

Please note that due to the nature of our activities we will require successful candidates to follow a pre-employment screening (conducted by our partner DISA). This involves carrying out a background check and sharing education certificates.