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!
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field/Experience.
Work Experiences:
7+ years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure engineering.
Extensive experience in virtualization platform architecture and lifecycle management, including deployment, administration, and migration strategies across hyperconverged, cloud, and traditional environments.
Experience with Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in hybrid cloud deployments.
Extensive datacenter experience with Cisco UCS, PureStorage, and NetApp systems.
Demonstrated success in leading infrastructure modernization or migration projects.
Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or ARM templates is a plus.
Skills:
Expert-level proficiency in Nutanix (AHV, Prism, Calm, Move).
Strong knowledge of VMware ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, and NSX.
Cloud fluency in Azure and GCP: networking, compute, storage, identity, and governance.
Datacenter hardware expertise: Cisco UCS blade and rack systems, PureStorage FlashArray, NetApp ONTAP.
Disaster Recovery & Backup: Commvault, Azure Site Recovery, and other disaster recovery tools and automation.
Automation & Monitoring: Scripting (PowerShell, Python), familiarity with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Dynatrace, Splunk).
Security & Compliance: Familiarity with NIST, SOX, and ISO standards.
Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities:
Architect and implement scalable hybrid cloud solutions, integrating on-prem and public cloud platforms.
Lead datacenter modernization efforts, including migrations from legacy platforms to hyperconverged infrastructure and cloud environments.
Manage virtualization platforms and ensure high availability, performance, and security.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and optimization.
Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
Provide L3/L4 support for escalated infrastructure issues and act as a technical escalation point.
Participate in strategic planning, vendor evaluations, projects, and budget recommendations.
Physical Requirements & Attendance:
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior.
Regular in-office attendance required.
Academy 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 computer science, Information Technology, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure engineering
- Experience with Azure and Google Cloud Platform in hybrid cloud deployments
- Expert-level proficiency in Nutanix
- Strong knowledge of VMware ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, and NSX
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools
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.
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