At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!
What You Will Work On
Your work focuses on protecting enterprise systems, applications, identities, networks, and cloud environments through practical security controls and ongoing analysis. You administer data loss prevention solutions across cloud and on-premises environments, detect data exfiltration activity, and manage Cloud Access Security Broker policies. The controls and recommendations you develop help maintain protection for enterprise technology and public-cloud assets.
In execution, you design and support identity and access management solutions, troubleshoot security-related network and connection issues, and serve as an IT security subject matter expert for business and IT projects and initiatives. You support vulnerability management and remediation, perform threat analysis and modeling, review web and mobile application security, and investigate incidents and technical issues. You also develop cloud-security recommendations and collaborate on controls that continue to provide needed enterprise coverage.
Who You Will Work With
Across business and IT projects, you partner with different teams while serving as an IT security subject matter expert. You communicate technical information to non-technical audiences, document project requirements, define key performance indicators, and produce reports that show project progress.
You collaborate within the IT Security and Compliance team to deliver holistic solutions. The work also involves coordinating concurrent projects and supporting remediation efforts across the enterprise.
What You Bring
Bring your energy, your ideas, and your love for sports and the outdoors.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a relevant field required
- 3+ years of experience working in information security in an enterprise environment
- Experience administering and managing enterprise-wide data loss prevention on premises and in the cloud
- Experience designing, developing, managing, supporting, and maintaining a Cloud Access Security Broker
- Experience configuring and installing security devices and services such as firewalls, VPN, IPS/IDS, and SIEM
- Experience administering and managing endpoint security, threat management solutions, and firewalls
- Experience with at least one programming or scripting language such as Java, JavaScript, Python, or Go
- Experience with Single Sign-On, password reset, self-service, federated identity, multi-factor authentication, and IAM products and services, including Identity as a Service
- Experience with application support and system troubleshooting preferred
- Industry certifications in areas such as AWS, GCP, Azure Cloud, Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge, CISSP, CEH, CCNA, and CompTIA Cloud+ preferred
- Working knowledge of database, networking, virtualization, and server hardware concepts
- Foundational knowledge of Windows, Linux/Unix, and iSeries AS400 operating systems
- Significant experience designing and implementing security solutions
- Demonstrated experience configuring and managing host and network data loss prevention tools
- Strong experience with endpoint protection, vulnerability management tools, malware prevention tools, and antivirus solutions
- Demonstrated experience configuring and managing security controls for cloud environments and IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms
- Thorough understanding of network protocols, network traffic analysis, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, proxies, PKI, and HSMs
- Ability to analyze security system logs, security tools, and data
- Ability to work with different teams on concurrent projects
- Ability to document project requirements, define KPIs, and produce reports showing project progress
- Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to work effectively with individuals at various levels
- Thorough working knowledge of Windows Server 2008, 2012, and 2016, Unix, Mac, and Windows 10
- Ability to remain organized, pay attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines
- Analytical approach with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
- Ability to work well under pressure while consistently meeting time-sensitive deadlines
- Advanced understanding of incident management and vulnerability remediation with excellent technical investigation and problem-solving skills
- A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed
Work Style and Physical Requirements
- Regular in-office attendance is required
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
- Ability to adhere to company policies and professional standards
Key Skills
Security, Security Operations Management, Security Policy Development, Managed Cloud Security Services, Identity Systems, Networking Experience, Offensive Security
Equal Employment OpportunityAcademy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a relevant field
- 3+ years of experience in information security within an enterprise environment
- Experience administering enterprise-wide data loss prevention on-premises and in the cloud
- Experience designing, developing, managing, supporting, and maintaining a Cloud Access Security Broker
- Experience configuring and installing firewalls, VPN, IPS/IDS, and SIEM solutions
- Experience administering endpoint security, threat management solutions, and firewalls
- Experience with Java, JavaScript, Python, Go, or another programming or scripting language
- Experience with SSO, password reset, self-service, federated identity, MFA, IAM, and IDaaS
- Experience with application support and system troubleshooting
- AWS, GCP, Azure, CCSK, CISSP, CEH, CCNA, or CompTIA Cloud+ certification
- Working knowledge of databases, networking, virtualization, and server hardware
- Foundational knowledge of Windows, Linux/Unix, and iSeries AS400 operating systems
- Significant experience designing and implementing security solutions
- Experience configuring and managing host and network DLP tools
- Strong experience with endpoint protection, vulnerability management, malware prevention, and antivirus solutions
- Experience configuring and managing security controls for cloud, IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments
- Thorough understanding of network protocols, traffic analysis, firewalls, IPS, proxies, PKI, and HSMs
- Ability to analyze security logs, security tools, and data
- Ability to work with multiple teams on concurrent projects
- Ability to document project requirements, define KPIs, and produce project progress reports
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of Windows Server 2008, 2012, and 2016, Unix, Mac, and Windows 10
- Organization, attention to detail, and ability to meet critical deadlines
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, investigation, and creative resolution skills
- Ability to work under pressure while meeting time-sensitive deadlines
- Advanced understanding of incident management and vulnerability remediation
- Regular in-office attendance
Academy Sports + Outdoors Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Academy Sports + Outdoors and has not been reviewed or approved by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an employee stock purchase plan are consistently presented as core strengths. These features stand out within big-box retail and are frequently highlighted as valuable parts of total compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A 20% merchandise discount, pay-on-demand access to wages, and tuition reimbursement provide tangible everyday value. Onsite gym access in Katy corporate/DC locations and vendor discount networks further enhance lifestyle perks.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and defined maternity and parental leave are part of the standard package. Materials also indicate PTO availability for some part-time store roles in certain situations.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Insights
What We Do
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. With a wide assortment of sporting and outdoors gear, Academy offers the best brands under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 20,000+ Team Members bring a sense of adventure, energy, and passion to work. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them has been at the core of Academy culture for over 80 years. We take pride in creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, growth, and of course, FUN. Academy — headquartered in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston — is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. We offer a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, as well as sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel, and much more. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to a wide network of stores across many states, with $6.8 billion in annual revenue.
