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Acuity · 3 weeks ago

Vendor Risk Management Specialist - Cybersecurity

positionAtlanta, GA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level
money$55K/yr - $100K/yr

Acuity Inc. is a market-leading industrial technology company focused on innovative products and services. The Vendor Risk Management Specialist will assist the Cyber GRC VRM team in ensuring third-party technology partners meet security and compliance standards through collaboration, risk assessments, and policy development.

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Responsibilities

Assist in advancing Acuity’s IT Vendor Risk Management program
Conduct Vendor Security Reviews (VSRs) for all existing and newly onboarded third-party technology vendors
Prepare and present risk assessments, findings, and recommendations to business stakeholders
Maintain a centralized repository of third-party vendors & technologies to monitor risk and compliance
Act as a liaison between the Security team and departments such as Legal, Sourcing, HR, and IT
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of VRM-related policies and procedures
Assist the Acuity Privacy with the management of Employee and Customer data
Assist in the management of Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR)
Assist in the mapping and management of Acuity’s PI/PII relevant data stores

Qualification

Cybersecurity frameworksVendor Risk ManagementData Privacy RegulationsMicrosoft OfficeVRM platformsStructured processesProfessional certificationsCommunication skillsTime managementProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC); or equivalent experience
Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, SOX)
Familiarity with global privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Excellent time management, problem-solving, and ability to follow structured processes

Preferred

Professional certifications in Cybersecurity, GRC, or Vendor Risk Management
Experience working in a large enterprise environment
Hands-on experience with VRM platforms such as ProcessUnity or similar
Familiarity with vendor risk monitoring tools like BitSight or equivalent

Benefits

Health care
Dental coverage
Vision plans
401K benefits
Commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role

Company

Acuity

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Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company.
dateFounded in 1898
location
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.acuitybrands.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2022 (2)
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2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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2001-12-07IPO

Leadership Team

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Neil Ashe
CEO
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Vernon J. Nagel
Executive Chairman
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