IT Engineer

Valar Atomics Inc.; Town of Orangeville (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Equity ownership in a growing energy科技

Comprehensive medical benefits

Unlimited PTO

Free daily lunch

PPE stipend

High‑impact startup environment

Career growth opportunities

Direct collaboration with operators,\n

Job summary

Valar Atomics is seeking a versatile IT Engineer to support users and infrastructure across a mixed Mac, Windows, and mobile environment. This onsite role blends hands-on help desk work with Tier 2 systems administration and network troubleshooting.

You will be the primary onsite resource in Orangeville, Utah, partnering with cross‑functional teams to keep devices, identities, and cloud services secure and productive.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of IT support, systems administration, or related role.
• Hands-on experience supporting macOS and Windows endpoints.
• Experience with Intune and Addigy and/or Jamf.
• Experience supporting iOS and Android devices in managed environments.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Azure, and AWS GovCloud.
• Tier 2 network troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Outlook/M365 and Microsoft Authenticator.
• Experience with hardware and software asset management.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Orangeville, Utah.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 and 2 support for macOS and Windows laptops, including hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
• Support iOS and Android devices, including enrollment 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 provisioning and access removal.
• Light administer Microsoft Intune for Windows and mobile device management.
• Light administer Addigy and/or Jamf for macOS management.
• Manage identities and access policies in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Support resources in Microsoft Azure and AWS GovCloud environments.
• Perform Tier 2 systems administration tasks including patching, backups, and monitoring.

Skills

MacOS & Windows support

End-user communication

Independent on-site work

Tier 2 network troubleshooting

Outlook & M365 proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Intune

Addigy/Jamf

Azure AD/Microsoft Entra ID

Azure & AWS GovCloud

Outlook/M365 tooling

Job description

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 escalates 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).