Who We Are 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 Opportunity 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. Academy® Sports + Outdoors is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers. It’s no surprise that we not only know how to create experiences for our customers, but for our team members as well. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them the most has been at the core of the Academy® culture for over 80 years. With more than 22,000 team members, we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

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