Technical Support Technician (Comms) - MTCCS

Job Title: Technical Support Technician (Comms) Location: Gowen Field, ID Time Type: Full-time   Potential for Telework: No   Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret clearance  Employee Type: W2 or 1099    Citizenship: US Citizen, no Dual Citizenship    NexThreat is seeking an experienced Technical Support Technician (Comms). NexThreat is not just a place to work—it's a place to grow, innovate, and make an impact. As a small business, we pride ourselves on our agile approach to cybersecurity challenges. We specialize in detecting cyber threats and providing cutting-edge solutions to our clients. Join our team of cyber professionals who are at the forefront of defending critical infrastructure and ensuring the security of some of the nation’s most vital operations.       At NexThreat, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where every voice matters, and every team member can contribute meaningfully to our mission. We are committed to the professional development and well-being of our employees, offering competitive benefits that include 401K matching, health, vision, and dental insurance, paid leave and sick days, and a generous $5,000 vacation bonus after 5 years of service. We also have a referral program that rewards you for bringing talented professionals into our family.       Joining NexThreat means being part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find the support and opportunities you need to thrive with us.    Job description: • Trains and assists unit staff in establishing command post networks, tactical communications equipment, and establish, installs, operates, maintains, and defends (EIOMD) assigned communications and encryption systems, to include associated components, and to manage information and unit information capabilities • Troubleshoot communications, application configurations, establishes network addresses and connections, perform routine maintenance, upgrades as needed, and implements security updates Qualifications: Required: • Associate's degree • Understanding of technology integration and information flow including LAN/WAN, firewalls, security, storage, and backup methodologies • Two (2) years of technical development experience in areas of RF, Hardware, Software, Networks, Communication Systems, and infrastructure Preferred: • Meet DoD 8570.01-m baseline computing environment (CE) certification requirements at IAT II • Bachelor's degree