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.

Our Digital Centre of Excellence in Cork, Ireland brings together the best of Acuity’s technologies, serving as a hub for research and development to build software expertise, innovation and capacity. Our Digital Centre of Excellence in Cork is more than a workplace - it’s a hub for innovation, collaboration, and growth. We’re building a team of disruptive thinkers, data-forward engineers, and product innovators who are shaping the future of our technology.

We offer:

Meaningful Work: Solve real-world problems, guided by our Better.Smarter.Faster. operating system, through cutting-edge software, AI, and data solutions.
Growth & Development: Access to global learning experiences, mentorship, and career mobility.
Health & Well-Being: Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs tailored to support you.
Values Driven Culture: Become part of an environment where the best people come to do their best work.
Global Reach, Local Impact: Be part of a multinational company while contributing to Cork’s vibrant tech ecosystem.

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 www.acuityinc.com. Explore opportunities in Ireland at acuityinc.ie/careers.

Location: Cork, Ireland (On-site)

Job Summary

We are seeking skilled and forward-thinking Security Engineers & Architects to design, implement, and maintain robust security solutions that protect our systems, data, and infrastructure. These roles combine engineering expertise with strategic architectural vision to ensure the organization’s security posture is resilient against evolving threats.

Candidates will lead the development of security frameworks, conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and collaborate deeply with cross-functional teams to embed security into every layer of technology. They will also stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies, continuously improving our defenses and compliance standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.

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.  Please click here and here for more information.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. 

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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.

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