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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal IT Security Engineer - **Company:** Torus, Inc. - **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Build Automation, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Software Vulnerability Management, Information Technology - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4bc5405e61da90a2 ## About the Role * 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., * 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., * Ability to sit or stand at a workstation and use a computer for extended periods of time. * Ability to safely lift and move IT equipment weighing up to 30 lbs. * Ability to read, identify, and recognize details on technical documentation, network diagrams, and system dashboards. * Ability to occasionally work outside standard business hours to support incident response or on-call needs. * Ability to communicate information so others can understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. * Must report to work reliably and with the ability to use full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute your job. * Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required. ## Description 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., * You take full ownership and bring others along. At the principal level, you don't just execute. You help set technical direction, mentor other engineers, and raise the bar for how the team works. * You seek context before conclusions. You ask questions and understand the full picture before troubleshooting, recommending, or reacting. * You lead with the answer, then bring the data. You communicate clearly and directly, keeping things simple enough for any audience to act on. * You hold speed and quality to the same standard. You move fast without cutting corners that create rework or risk down the line. * You think in systems, not just tickets. You see how Information Technology, Security, and Operational Technology connect, and how your work affects the people who depend on them. * You build trust through transparency. You document clearly, communicate proactively, and assume positive intent when things go wrong. 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. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [The perfect CI/CD React Native pipeline with Fastlane](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/556-the-perfect-ci-cd-react-native-pipeline-with-fastlane) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)