Senior Network Security Engineer
at Valar Atomics · 11-50 employees
- Seniority
- Senior
- Location
- Torrance, California, United States
- Posted
- 5d ago
at Valar Atomics · 11-50 employees
Valar Atomics is a nuclear energy startup developing advanced small reactors and clusters of reactors to supply large-scale energy needs.
<p><strong>About Valar Atomics</strong></p> <p>At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">The Team</span></strong> </p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW22274675 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW22274675 BCX8">As part of the </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW22274675 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW22274675 BCX8">Business</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW22274675 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW22274675 BCX8"> organization, IT & Enterprise Software delivers the technology infrastructure, enterprise applications, and digital tools that power Valar's operations. The team ensures secure, reliable, and scalable technology solutions that support every function across the company.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW22274675 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":311}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">The Role</span></strong> </p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW258939675 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258939675 BCX8">Valar Atomics is seeking a hands-on </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW258939675 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258939675 BCX8">Senior</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW258939675 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258939675 BCX8"> </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW258939675 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258939675 BCX8">Network Security Engineer</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW258939675 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258939675 BCX8"> to design, implement, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258939675 BCX8">maintain</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258939675 BCX8"> our enterprise network security infrastructure. This role focuses heavily on Palo Alto Networks </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258939675 BCX8">firewall</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258939675 BCX8"> administration, secure remote access via </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW258939675 BCX8">GlobalProtect</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258939675 BCX8"> VPN, cloud connectivity across Azure and AWS, and network access control for wired, wireless, and IoT devices. The ideal candidate combines deep </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258939675 BCX8">firewall</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258939675 BCX8">/routing </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258939675 BCX8">expertise</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258939675 BCX8"> with practical experience securing endpoints, cameras, and IoT devices through certificate-based (TLS/802.1X) authentication.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW258939675 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":240}"> <strong>This position is fully on-site at our Torrance, CA location. Relocation assistance is not available.</strong></span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Key Responsibilities</span></strong> </p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Firewall & Network Security</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":100}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Configure and manage Palo Alto Networks firewall security policies, NAT rules, and threat prevention profiles</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Design and implement Palo Alto Firewall routing (static, dynamic, and policy-based routing)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize firewall performance and rule sets</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">VPN & Cloud Connectivity</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":100}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Build, configure, and maintain GlobalProtect VPN for secure remote access</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Create and manage site-to-site VPN tunnels between on-premises infrastructure and Azure and AWS environments</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Troubleshoot VPN connectivity, tunnel stability, and routing issues across hybrid cloud environments</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Identity, Certificates & Access Control</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":100}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Integrate and manage EZPKI and EZRadius (Azure-based SaaS RADIUS and SaaS TLS/PKI services) for certificate-based network authentication</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Deploy and support TLS-based 802.1X authentication for IP cameras and other IoT devices</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contr