Specialist Cyber Security BUILD Program

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at . Work location: This position may be based anywhere in the United Statesand includes travel as part of the responsibilities. This position requires on-site presence in Atlanta, GA, following a hybrid work model. This position requires on-site presence in Atlanta, GA, must report to the office every business day. Job Summary The Acuity Inc. BUILD program is a two-year rotational experience that develops high-potential early career talent into impactful professionals through hands‑on experience. BUILD participants rotate to a different functional area every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. Upon completion of BUILD, participants will have developed broad business understanding, functional expertise, and the professional skills needed to contribute in future career opportunities across Acuity. BUILD is designed for early-career talent who are curious, adaptable, and motivated to grow through hands‑on experience. Successful participants demonstrate strong learning agility, communication skills, ownership, critical thinking, and a willingness to seek feedback, solve problems, and contribute in a fast‑paced environment. BUILD participants are expected to take an active role in their development while building the business, professional, and technical skills needed for future career opportunities at Acuity. This role is Hybrid and is based in Atlanta, GA, and starts employment on July 12, 2027. BUILD participants also participate in personal growth activities to enhance business acumen, including: Specialized onboarding for all participants to ensure integration into the organization and program. One‑on‑one mentorship from a Network & Security Engineering leader for the duration of the program (and beyond). Social and networking events to forge connections with peers and leaders across the business. Frequent opportunities to collaborate with program peers to learn about various business processes and initiatives. Leadership report‑out meetings to share rotational learnings and performance reviews to identify strengths and areas for growth. We’re looking for early‑career talent who: Enjoy learning and taking on new challenges Take ownership and follow through on commitments Collaborate effectively with others Seek feedback and continuously improve Embrace technology and new ways of working Are excited to build a long‑term career at Acuity Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions) While business needs will determine specific assignments, Cyber Security & Cloud Operations Leadership Program participants will rotate through functional areas that align individual interests with company priorities while building experience in secure, scalable, AI‑enabled platforms. Participants will work alongside experienced professionals on projects across cybersecurity, cloud operations, infrastructure, and emerging agentic technologies, with exposure including but not limited to: Associate Experience / Enterprise IT — support internal technology functions that improve the digital associate experience, modern workplace capabilities, and secure access to enterprise tools and services Infrastructure & Networking — help design, support, and optimize core infrastructure, networking, connectivity, and system reliability across on‑premises and cloud environments Application Security / Corporate Security — contribute to security initiatives such as threat reduction, vulnerability management, secure development practices, identity and access controls, monitoring, and cyber risk management DevOps / Platform / Cloud / Infrastructure — gain experience with cloud platforms, automation, CI/CD, containers, observability, platform engineering, and resilient service operations Database Engineering — assist with database reliability, security, performance, governance, and architecture to support operational and AI‑driven workloads AI-Enabled Cloud & Security Solutions — partner with teams to explore and support AI-powered capabilities such as intelligent monitoring, automated remediation, security analytics, predictive operations, and cloud optimization Agentic Platform Enablement — contribute to the development and support of agentic platforms and orchestration capabilities that enable secure, governed, and scalable use of AI agents across enterprise workflows Cloud Security & Responsible AI Operations — support controls and practices related to cloud security posture, data protection, AI governance, model/platform monitoring, and responsible deployment of AI-enabled services Skills and Minimum Experience Required Bachelor of Science Preferred Education (i.e. type of degree) Bachelor of Sciencein Computer Science or Information Technology Skills and Minimum Experience Required 0 to 2 years of applicable work experience Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Preferred Skills and Experience Preferred Skills and Experience The best candidates are: Familiarity with Agile software development, roadmaps, and user story writing Exposure to AI or emerging technologies through coursework, research, or internships Agents for change Experienced leaders of people and processes Excellent with time management Comfortable with taking initiative Team-oriented The range for this position is$56,900.00to$102,500.00 USD. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation in the Application Process: Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in employment. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io, and select option 4. Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed. The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams: Acuity is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent Acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We are aware of phishing and fraudulent schemes in which individuals impersonate Acuity representatives or recruiting partners to solicit payments or sensitive personal information. As you navigate your job search, please keep the following in mind: No Financial Requests: Acuity will never ask candidates for payment, credit card information, banking details or other financial information during the interview process. 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