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Senior Network Security Engineer

Valar Atomics
Location
Torrance, California, United States
Posted
26 days ago
Department
IT & Enterprise Software
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Proven hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (policy creation, NAT, routing, troubleshooting)
  • Experience configuring and supporting GlobalProtect VPN
  • Experience building site-to-site VPN tunnels with Azure and AWS
  • Working knowledge of 802.1X authentication (wired/wireless) and certificate-based network access
  • Experience with Ruckus switch configuration and routing
  • Strong understanding of enterprise routing concepts (static routing, VLANs, inter-VLAN routing)
Nice to have
  • Experience with Prisma Access and/or Prisma Cloud
  • Experience with CMMC2
  • Prior military service in US Airforce or Navy, particularly in communications, networking, cybersecurity, IT, or other technical fields
  • Experience with Palo Alto CASB
  • Experience with EZPKI / EZRadius or similar Azure-based SaaS RADIUS/PKI/TLS certificate services
What the job really is

The Senior Network Security Engineer at Valar Atomics will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the enterprise network security infrastructure, with a strong focus on Palo Alto Networks firewall administration and secure remote access via GlobalProtect VPN. The role also involves managing cloud connectivity across Azure and AWS, and ensuring network access control for various devices, including IoT and cameras. This position requires hands-on expertise in firewall and routing configurations, as well as troubleshooting and optimizing network performance.

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary
  • Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Free daily lunch provided onsite
  • Generous PPE stipend
Things to weigh
  • Position is fully on-site with no relocation assistance available.
  • Salary range is specified as $160,000 — $180,000 USD.
  • The role involves a significant amount of hands-on work with specific technologies, which may limit exposure to broader network security practices.
  • Experience with certain technologies is heavily emphasized, which may not align with all candidates' backgrounds.
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Career value4/5
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