Principal IT Security Engineer

Torus•Salt Lake City, UT

11h•$150,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Torus is building the world's first mesh energy infrastructure and that infrastructure is only as resilient as the systems and people behind it. The Principal IT Security Engineer is Torus's senior hands-on technical leader across IT infrastructure and security, spanning identity and access management, endpoint security, network architecture, and compliance. The security posture you build directly protects the systems Torus designs, manufactures, and stands behind for the long haul. This role reports to the Director of IT to set technical direction, stays deeply hands-on in the tools and systems that keep Torus secure, and mentors other engineers to raise the bar across the team.

Requirements

8+ years proven experience in IT infrastructure, security engineering, or a related technical discipline, with demonstrated depth across multiple domains.
Direct, hands-on expertise implementing identity and access management platforms, policies, and processes.
8+ years experience in IR and specific experience as an incident handler and overseeing post mortems.
Strong background in vulnerability management and network security fundamentals.
Experience supporting SOC 2 or similar compliance frameworks.
Familiarity with security tooling and proven ability to build automation to support security and IT operations.
Excellent communication skills and experience mentoring other engineers.
Comfortable working with AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery and operate independently
A self-starter who identifies what needs to be done and executed without waiting to be directed
Clear communicator with the ability to convey risk and recommendation to any audience.
Excellent communication skills and experience mentoring other engineers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
Experience in regulated or security-sensitive industries
Familiarity with OT/IT convergence and industrial network security (e.g., NIST SP 800-82).
Experience with physical access control systems
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, OSCP, Security+).
Experience with designing and implementing MCP servers.

Responsibilities

Own and evolve Torus's core IAM, MDM, AV, & Network architecture.
Lead endpoint detection and response strategy and day-to-day operations, including policy tuning, device control, and incident response.
Drive maturity of the vulnerability management program, including remediation prioritization, reporting, and coverage across IT and OT assets.
Architect and maintain secure network infrastructure supporting both IT and OT environments.
Build and maintain automation for security and IT operations to reduce manual toil across the team.
Serve as an escalation point for complex incidents, outages, and security events, coordinating cross-functional response.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to other IT and Security engineers, raising the bar for engineering practices across the team.
Evaluate and recommend new tools, architecture changes, and process improvements to strengthen Torus's overall security posture.
Other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Employee Rewards Package including equity
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Torus paid life and AD&D Insurance with options to purchase additional coverage
Voluntary short- and long-term disability insurance
Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA-eligible medical plans with Torus covering 50% of medical premiums; Dental insurance; and Vision insurance
Plan participants have access to telehealth services, mental health support and coaching, and exclusive discounts on brands, dining, entertainment, and more.
Unlimited discretionary PTO or 10 days annual PTO
10 paid company holidays
Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave
Regular company-wide offsites to showcase our progress and learnings. A time to step back, think strategically, and work on the business together.
Team members receive Torus branded gear
Peer Recognition Program
Fully stocked break rooms with free snacks and drinks.