IT Engineer

Valar Atomics is a nuclear energy company focused on scaling high-temperature gas reactors (HTGRs) for grid-independent industrial applications. The company is developing what it calls gigasites, large-scale facilities housing hundreds of nuclear reactors intended to power heavy industry, data centers, hydrogen production, and clean hydrocarbon fuel synthesis. Their reactor design uses TRISO fuel, a graphite moderator, and helium coolant, a combination the company highlights for its strong safety profile and proliferation resistance. By operating outside the traditional electricity grid, Valar Atomics aims to unlock economies of scale that have historically eluded the nuclear industry. Valar Atomics' mission centers on making nuclear energy the cheapest and most reliable energy source in the world, with a particular emphasis on decarbonizing industrial processes and enabling clean fuel production. Their hydrogen output, generated via a sulfur-iodine thermochemical cycle, can be combined with captured CO2 to produce synthetic hydrocarbons through a modified Fischer-Tropsch process, offering a pathway to drop-in clean fuels. The company also targets the surging power demands of AI data centers, which are projected to require over 200 additional terawatt-hours of grid power by 2030. The company is currently advancing its Ward 250 project, a test reactor being developed in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, the San Rafael Energy Research Center, and the State of Utah, with a target go-live date of July 4, 2026, America's 250th birthday. The reactor has already been physically transported to Emery County, Utah, with logistical support from the U.S. military. Four executive orders issued under the Trump administration provided a mandate supporting the project's accelerated deployment timeline.

About Valar Atomics

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.

The Team

As part of the Business 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.

The Role

We are looking for a versatile IT Engineer to support our users and infrastructure across a mixed Mac, Windows, and mobile environment. This role blends hands-on help desk support with Tier 2 systems administration and network troubleshooting. You will be the go-to technical resource onsite, working independently to resolve issues, maintain systems, and keep our hardware and software assets accurately managed. You will also partner with cross-functional teams to support business operations and ongoing IT initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities 

Help Desk & End-User Support 

• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for macOS and Windows laptops, including hardware, software, and connectivity issues. 
• Support iOS and Android mobile devices, including enrollment, configuration, and troubleshooting. 
• Troubleshoot and support Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 applications. 
• Manage user MFA setup and issues with Microsoft Authenticator.
• Onboard and offboard users, including account provisioning, device setup, and access removal. 

Systems Administration 

• Light administer Microsoft Intune for Windows and mobile device management, compliance policies, and application deployment. 
• Light administer Addigy and/or Jamf for macOS device management, configuration profiles, patching, and software distribution. 
• Light Manage identities, groups, conditional access, and access policies in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). 
• Support and maintain resources in Microsoft Azure and AWS GovCloud environments. 
• Perform Tier 2 systems administration tasks including patching, monitoring, backups, and performance troubleshooting. 

Network Support 

• Perform Tier 2 network troubleshooting, including LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and switching/routing issues. 
• Diagnose connectivity problems and escalate to vendors or senior engineers when appropriate. 

Asset & Software Asset Management 

• Maintain accurate inventory of hardware assets throughout their lifecycle, from procurement and deployment to reallocation and disposal. 
• Manage software asset management (SAM), including license tracking, compliance, renewals, and usage optimization. 
• Keep asset records and documentation current and audit-ready. 

Collaboration & Independence 

• Work with cross-functional teams to support projects, business needs, and technology rollouts. 
• Operate independently as the primary onsite IT resource, prioritizing and managing workload with minimal supervision. 
• Create and maintain documentation, knowledge base articles, and standard operating procedures. 

Basic Qualifications 

• At least 4 years of experience in IT support, systems administration, or a related role. 
• Hands-on experience supporting both macOS and Windows endpoints. 
• Experience with Microsoft Intune and Addigy and/or Jamf. 
• Experience supporting iOS and Android devices in a managed environment. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Azure, and AWS GovCloud. 
• Tier 2 network troubleshooting skills. 
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook/Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Authenticator. 
• Experience with hardware and software asset management. 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams. 
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Orangeville, Utah. 

Preferred Skills and Experience

• CompTIA Security+ certification. 
• Cisco CCNA certification. 
• Cybersecurity or IT experience gained in the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Navy. 

What We Offer  

• Competitive base salary 
• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company 
• Comprehensive medical benefits 
• Unlimited PTO
• Free daily lunch  
• Generous PPE stipend
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy 
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement 
• Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders 
• The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).