Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ltd

Architect IT Security

Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ltd • $100K — $130K *
Katy, TX 77449In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
6 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field required.
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity or IT Management preferred.
  • Professional certifications strongly desired: CISSP, CISM, CISA, SABSA, or TOGAF.
  • 8-10 years of progressive IT and cybersecurity experience with 3-5 years in a security architecture role.
  • Experience designing security solutions in retail environments.

Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain enterprise security architecture to meet business needs.
  • Lead implementation of defense-in-depth strategies in various environments.
  • Collaborate with IT, Legal, and Compliance teams for regulatory adherence.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance security and resilience.
  • Provide security design input for new applications and infrastructure.
  • Develop security reference architectures and standards for enterprise use.
  • Act as a technical advisor during incident response and investigations.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities in cybersecurity and IT management.
  • Collaborative work environment across various teams.
  • Exposure to innovative security technologies and methods.
  • Potential for involvement in critical project phases and incident response efforts.
Full Job Description
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field required.
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity, IT Management, or related discipline preferred.
  • Professional certifications strongly desired: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture (SABSA), or The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF).


Work Experiences:
  • Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in IT and cybersecurity, with at least 3-5 years in a security architecture role.
  • Experience designing and implementing security solutions in retail environments (POS, e-commerce, supply chain, data centers).
  • Proven track record of leading security initiatives aligned to regulatory standards such as PCI-DSS, SOX, and data privacy regulations.


Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of security frameworks: National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF), ISO 27001, and Zero-Trust models.
  • Expertise in network, cloud (Amazon Web Services, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), application, and identity security.
  • Proficiency in security technologies: firewalls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Identity & Access Management / Privileged Access Management (IAM/PAM), encryption, and Network Access Control (NAC).
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language for leadership.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills across IT, business, and compliance teams.


Responsibilities:
  • Define, design, and maintain the enterprise security architecture to support business and compliance needs.
  • Lead the implementation of defense-in-depth strategies across retail, corporate, and cloud environments.
  • Collaborate with IT, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to PCI-DSS, SOX, and privacy regulations.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to reduce risk and enhance resilience.
  • Provide security design input on new applications, infrastructure, and vendor solutions.
  • Develop security reference architectures, standards, and playbooks for enterprise use.
  • Serve as a technical advisor during incident response and forensic investigations.


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
  • May require extended hours during security incidents, audits, or critical project phases.
  • Regular office attendance is required.

About Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ltd

Academy Sports + Outdoors is a premier sports, outdoor and lifestyle retailer with a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear along with sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel and much more. The Texas-based company operates over 250 stores throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas, where the company is headquartered. Academy employs more than 29,000 team members and is committed to providing exceptional customer service, offering an unparalleled assortment of top brands, and promoting active lifestyles through its community involvement.
Learn more about Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ltd
Size
29,000 employees
Market Cap
$4 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Founded
1938
5 Year Trend
+7.4%
Revenue
$5.4 billion
NASDAQ
ASO
* Ladders Estimates

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