ICT Disaster Response Specialist

Location: North Wilkesboro

ICT Disaster Response Specialist

Location:

North Wilkesboro, NC, United States

Job

Date Posted:
Jun 3, 2026

Job Description

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Samaritan's Purse is seeking an ICT Disaster Response Specialist to join our Information Technology department in N. Wilkesboro, NC. In this role, you will be responsible for the innovation, development, readiness, maintenance, and deployment of disaster response Information & Communication Technology (ICT) equipment that supports domestic and international relief efforts. Working closely with disaster response teams, field staff, and technology partners, you will help ensure critical technology resources are mission-ready and implement reliable communication solutions that enable effective operations in challenging environments.

Bring your technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and heart for ministry to help advance the Gospel through technology-enabled disaster response around the world.

A day in the life of an ICT Disaster Response Specialist:

At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.

In the role of ICT Disaster Response Specialist, you will have the opportunity to:

* Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.

* Design innovative technology strategies while gaining additional experience with the latest technology communications options and configurations.

* Perform research, development, and testing of equipment. Train staff on the latest innovative disaster response technologies that would benefit staff or volunteers in a disaster response setting.

* Identify and maintain a pre-positioned inventory of all disaster response-ready ICT equipment, appropriately staged and kitted in accordance with requirements and needs. In addition, coordinate with the necessary departments to ensure all disaster response ICT equipment and supplies are ready for immediate deployment.

* Serve as the primary ICT Disaster Response Specialist while on deployment. Serve as technical liaison for disaster response teams.

* Research and evaluate how other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) respond to disasters using technology, and recommend solutions to the ICT leadership team.

* Assist other ICT staff with field office visits and project work, including on-call support as assigned.

* All other duties as assigned.

Learn more about serving with Samaritans Purse.

Qualifications &

Experience:

* Four-year college degree or university program certificate in a related field, plus three (3) to five (5) years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Comprehensive knowledge of networking principles and infrastructure technologies, including the design, implementation, and support of DHCP, routing, switching, VLANs, and enterprise networking platforms such as Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti Uni Fi.

* Comprehensive knowledge of communication systems, including satellite-based technologies (VSAT and satellite phones) and radio communication systems, with experience supporting Motorola radio solutions preferred.

* Thorough knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems and infrastructure requirements necessary to support the deployment, operation, and maintenance of technology solutions in field environments.

* 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, an opportunity to meet and complete the requirement is available upon hire.

Job Location:

N. Wilkesboro, NC

Type:
Full-Time

Language Requirement:
Fluency in English (required)

Travel Expectations: 50 - 80 days/annually; required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary

Benefits:

* On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)

* Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance

* Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

* Long-term and Short-term disability insurance

* Paid Family Medical Leave

* Term Life Insurance

* 401(k) retirement savings plan

* 10 paid holidays

* 12 vacation/personal days

* 10 sick days

Samaritan's Purse Mission Statement:

Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Samaritan's Purse Statement of Faith:

* We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17.

* We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons:
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19;
John 10:30;
Ephesians 4:4-6.

* We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in…