Applications Specialist - 3+ Yrs Experience - Philadelphia, PA

Marshall Dennehey

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Philadelphia, PA Until 9/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

The law offices of Marshall Dennehey, a leading defense firm, is seeking an Applications Specialist for its Philadelphia, PA office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Demonstrates a commitment to customer success by addressing application-related issues across the Firm, collaborating with other IT Teams and communicating with users to resolve incidents and improve service delivery.
  • Maintain the Firm’s third party applications and software which includes testing and piloting new software.
  • Maintain, package and update existing software applications via SCCM and/or Group Policy.
  • Assist with document management and administrative responsibilities.
  • Document and update software installation processes as they are developed.
  • Troubleshoot issues, analyze systems, audit or verify data and evaluate current software.
  • Provide technical expertise in development and execution of all IT systems and assist Firm staff with needed support.
  • Coordinate with departments and prepare technical reports. Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Provide after hours support on a rotation basis.
  • Travel to other offices may be required to support large IT firm wide projects.
  • Regular in office attendance.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
  • Understanding of Active Directory.
  • Basic understanding of scripting understanding capabilities and ability to learn new technologies.
  • Must be well versed in testing and packaging software.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Windows 10.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field.
  • Minimum three years of direct experience installing and testing applications.

Marshall Dennehey is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position.

Firm offers a sound future, competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Qualified candidates should submit cover letter and resume for consideration.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V.

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About this role

Summary

Maintain, troubleshoot, and support firm applications; collaborate with IT teams; ensure software updates.

Job title

Applications Specialist

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

legal

Location requirements

Philadelphia, PA, in-office with travel, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingActive Directoryscriptingsoftware testing and packagingMicrosoft Office SuiteWindows 10

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

applications testingsoftware maintenancescriptingActive Directorysoftware packaging
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Philadelphia, PA, USA

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