Would you love to work for a fast-growing company with amazing perks and benefits including educational and professional development and a great Work-Life balance? Then Forward Slope wants you to join our team! We are a fast-paced global engineering company in the Department of Defense (DoD) industry with a great reputation in the industry for over 22 years.

Forward Slope Inc. currently has one (1) full-time opening for an IT Specialist. This position is located in Guam.
 

Job Description: 
Forward Slope is seeking an IT Specialist with excellent organizational and time management skills to join our team and provide technical support to military construction projects. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, need minimal direction, and have a passion for Information Technology.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Assist construction project engineers in the design, development and installation of IT systems for various military construction projects
• Provide on-site support for the receipt, inventory and installation of IT systems
• Define scope, plans, and deliverables for assigned projects
• Collect, identify, define, and organize detailed user and IT requirements
• Coordinate and collaborate with others in analyzing collected requirements to ensure plans and identified solutions meet customer needs and expectations
• Confirm and prioritize project plans and deliverables with the customer
• Create and maintain procedures and documentation
• Management of hardware and software inventory
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Currently hold an active U.S security clearance or be able to obtain one
• Associates degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline. Relevant work experience and training may be considered in lieu of degree
• Three (3) years of related experience
• Prior experience with telecommunications standards, including ANSI/TIA=569, 569 and 607, as well as the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly and independently

Desired Qualifications:

• CompTIA A+ or CompTIA Security+ certification
• BICSI Technician (TECH) certification
• Prior U.S. military service
• Experience with military C4I systems
• Specialized experience in audio visual systems

Hourly Range:

• $31.00 - $34.00 per hour*

Job Type:

• Full-Time Hourly Non-Exempt  

Why Join Forward Slope?

• Fast-paced global company with a great reputation in the DoD industry for over 22 years
• Flexible working hours based on job needs
• Great and fun work culture
• Amazing benefits package for full time employees (including 90% employer contribution for employee medical benefits)
• 3 weeks of PTO a year
• 11 paid company holidays a year
• Team Building - Continuous appreciation events for our employees
• Education and Professional Development – programs to help you with your educational and professional growth!

Forward Slope, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local law. We ensure that all employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation with regard to the application and selection process, please contact us at (619) 299-4400 and ask for the Human Resources Dept.

*The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other applicable factors.