Product Security Architect

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Acuity

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Acuity is a market-leading industrial technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia. It leverages technology to create innovative products and services, primarily in lighting and building management solutions. With its two main business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Acuity Intelligent Spaces, the company focuses on delivering smart lighting solutions and intelligent space management tools aimed at enhancing customer experiences and achieving sustainability through the use of data interoperability and advanced tech platforms. Employing approximately 13,000 associates, Acuity aims to drive growth and productivity while addressing the challenges of climate change and technological advancement.

Lighting Fixtures • Lighting Controls • Lighting Solutions • Technology • IoT

10,000+ employees

⚡ Energy

📋 Description

• Acuity Brands is seeking a seasoned and driven Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure systems for our connected products and smart solutions. • You will be the subject matter expert responsible for ensuring the security of smart devices, applications, and the underlying infrastructure. • This includes designing secure architectures, identifying risks, recommending mitigations, and maintaining a security-first approach to product development. • You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that security is integrated throughout the lifecycle of our products and services, from design to deployment. • Your expertise will be key in ensuring our solutions meet security compliance standards and adapt to emerging threats.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience) • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, with a deep understanding of security best practices and methodologies. • 8+ years in the IT or networking field, with experience in designing, deploying, and securing connected systems. • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like Azure (preferred), AWS, or GCP, with a strong understanding of cloud security principles, tools, and practices. • Solid understanding of vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques (e.g., privilege escalation, buffer overflows, SQL injection). • Experience securing IoT devices, applications, and networks, including radio communications, edge gateways, and mobile apps. • Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent is highly desirable. • Knowledge of application security, web security, networking protocols, and cloud security. • Experience in reviewing, designing, and defining secure system architectures and conducting architecture security reviews. • Some familiarity with software development and application testing is a plus, particularly in the context of security testing. • Ability to create clear and actionable security documentation. • Strong presentation skills for conducting security awareness training and engaging with non-technical stakeholders. • Experience developing and maintaining risk registers, conducting security reviews, and making recommendations to address vulnerabilities.