Sr. Technical Support Specialist

alliancedefendingfreedom; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

12 holidays

Job summary

Alliance Defending Freedom in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced IT Service Desk professional to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across ministry platforms, including cloud apps and VoIP systems.

You will own Tier 1 and Tier 2 incidents, document incidents in ITSM, collaborate with teams and vendors, and help manage assets and unified communications. The role offers a competitive benefits package and a salary range reflecting nonprofit IT roles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT service desk operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive), Windows 10/11, macOS.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced onsite and remote technical support across ministry platforms and tools.
• Document, track, and monitor incidents in the ITSM platform.
• Coordinate with team leads, IT personnel, and third‑party vendors to address issues.
• Triage and route service desk tickets with proper escalation paths and SLA compliance.
• Own Tier 1 and Tier 2 incidents and escalate to Tier 3 or vendors when needed.
• Assist end users with technical difficulties with a customer‑first approach.
• Collaborate with IT teams to reproduce issues and support patches and changes.
• Manage IT asset inventory, lifecycle, and disposal, using asset management tooling.
• Administer and troubleshoot unified communications systems (VoIP, video conferencing).

Skills

IT service desk

Microsoft 365

Windows 10/11

macOS

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Tools

ITSM platform

Job description

Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose‑to stand for truth and defend the God‑given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we're a fit for you.

Location: Washington D.C.

Team Overview

In this role, you are responsible for investigating, diagnosing, and resolving technical support issues for the ministry. In addition to serving your peers with IT related issues, you will also act as an advanced support specialist for your team by assisting junior‑level team members when needed and investigating more complex issues. In this role, you'll work out of our new Texas office and report to our Service Desk Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced onsite and remote technical support across all ministry platforms, including cloud‑based applications, SaaS tools, endpoint devices, and network systems, leveraging modern remote management and monitoring tools.
• Document, track, and monitor all incidents and service requests within the IT service management (ITSM) platform to ensure timely resolution, accurate reporting, and knowledge base maintenance.
• Coordinate with team leads, IT personnel, and third‑party vendors to address issues related to existing IT systems, cloud platforms, and implementations of new technologies, including migrations and integrations.
• Triage, prioritize, and route service desk tickets using the Service Desk system, ensuring proper categorization, escalation paths, and SLA compliance across all support tiers.
• Serve as the primary owner of Tier 1 and Tier 2 (advanced) support incidents, including escalations from Tier 1; engage Tier 3 or vendors as needed for complex infrastructure or application issues.
• Assist end users experiencing technical difficulties with a customer‑first approach, ensuring all work is carried out in a timely manner, within defined SLAs, and with clear status communication throughout resolution.
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure, Enterprise Applications, Cybersecurity, and development teams to reproduce issues in test environments, validate patches and fixes, and support change management processes.
• Manage IT asset inventory and equipment lifecycle, including procurement tracking, hardware refresh cycles, configuration, imaging, and disposal, using asset management tools to ensure accurate records and minimize downtime.
• Administer, update, and troubleshoot unified communications systems, including VoIP/cloud telephony platforms, video conferencing tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom), and collaboration technology.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT service desk operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive), Windows 10/11, macOS, and other enterprise software applications.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well‑being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non‑profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long‑term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work‑life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

Want to Know More About ADF?

This salary range is reflective of a position based in Washington, D.C. This range is a good faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and office location.

Washington, D.C. Salary Range $77,800 - $99,700 USD