Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer

Posted 8/27/2026 · last confirmed live 9/2/2026

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   Valar Atomics is looking for an experienced Cloud DevOps Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure primarily in AWS , with additional support for workloads in  Azure . The ideal candidate has hands-on expertise with  Kubernetes ,  CI/CD pipeline design ,  GitHub Enterprise , and  Terraform , and thrives in a fast-paced environment where automation and reliability are top priorities.   You'll work closely with software engineering, security, and platform teams to streamline deployments, improve system observability, and drive infrastructure-as-code best practices across the organization.   This position is fully on-site at our Torrance, CA location. Relocation assistance is not available. Key Responsibilities   AWS : Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure primarily on AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, EKS, etc.), with secondary support for Azure services   Kubernetes : Build, manage, and optimize Kubernetes clusters (EKS and/or AKS) for containerized workloads, including scaling, networking, and security configurations   CI/CD : Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes across multiple environments   GitHub Enterprise : Manage source control workflows, branch policies, and repository administration   Terraform : Write, maintain, and review Terraform modules to provision and manage infrastructure as code across cloud providers   Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system reliability and rapid incident response (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor)   Collaborate with development teams to improve deployment velocity, reduce lead time, and support GitOps practices   Enforce and improve cloud security best practices, including IAM policies, secrets management, and compliance standards   Troubleshoot production issues across cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines   Participate in on-call rotation and incident response as needed   Document infrastructure architecture, runbooks, and operational procedures Continuously evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and processes to improve system reliability and developer experience   Basic Qualifications     5+ years of experience in a DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Cloud Infrastructure Engineering role   AWS : Strong hands-on experience with core services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, EKS, Lambda, CloudFormation, etc.)   Azure : Working knowledge (AKS, Azure DevOps, VNets, Azure AD, etc.)   Kubernetes : Solid experience administering and troubleshooting clusters in production environments   CI/CD : Proven experience building and maintaining pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar)   GitHub Enterprise : Hands-on experience including repository management, branch protection, and access controls   Terraform : Strong proficiency for infrastructure-as-code, including module design and state management   Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Go   Solid understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, VPNs, firewalls)   Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and container registries   Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Datadog, or similar)   Strong understanding of security best practices in cloud environments (IAM, secrets management, least privilege access)   Preferred Skills and Experience     Relevant certifications (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Azure Administrator/DevOps Engineer Expert)   Prior military service in US Airforce or Navy , particularly in communications, networking, cybersecurity, IT, or other technical fields, is highly valued. Relevant military training and operational experience will be considered alongside civilian industry experience. Experience with GitOps tools (ArgoCD, Flux)   Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)   Familiarity with policy-as-code tools (OPA, Sentinel)   Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)   Background in software development or systems engineering   What We Offer    Competitive base salary  Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company  Comprehensive medical benefits  Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite  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). Salary $165,000 — $190,000 USD

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