Vice President, IT Cyber Security

Who We AreAt 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 OnIn this role, you protect the systems, data, and digital capabilities that keep Academy Sports + Outdoors operating and growing. Your leadership helps ensure the technology supporting stores, distribution centers, corporate teams, and digital channels is secure, reliable, and resilient. By connecting cybersecurity decisions to business strategy and enterprise risk, you help the company pursue innovation while maintaining strong protection and operational continuity.Working across the enterprise, you develop and execute multi-year cybersecurity and information security strategies, establish practical policies and governance, and prioritize investments based on business impact and risk. You lead cyber risk management, regulatory readiness, security compliance, identity security, threat detection, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, cyber defense, and Security Operations Center capabilities. You also maintain and test incident response, ransomware response, crisis management, disaster recovery, and business continuity programs, lead executive response during significant incidents, manage security budgets and operating plans, evaluate security technologies, and build a leadership team focused on execution and continuous improvement.Who You Will Work WithAs a senior IT leader and peer to other IT Vice Presidents, you partner closely with Technology and business leaders to embed security into how work gets done without slowing the business down. You lead the cybersecurity organization through the Director, IT Security and Compliance, setting direction, priorities, expectations, and accountability while developing leadership talent and organizational readiness.You collaborate with Internal Audit, Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Enterprise Risk Management, Digital, Infrastructure and Operations, Enterprise Architecture, Applications, and EPMO leaders. You also serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, the Audit Committee, and the Board, presenting cyber risk posture, metrics, trends, regulatory matters, resilience priorities, emerging threats, and investment decisions in clear business terms.What You BringBring your energy, your ideas, and your love for sports and the outdoors.Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field requiredAdvanced degree preferred15+ years of progressive cybersecurity leadership7+ years leading enterprise security organizationsPrior service as a VP Cybersecurity, CISO, or in an equivalent executive roleBackground supporting a large retailer, consumer-facing company, or similarly complex enterpriseProven ability to partner with executive leaders and cross-functional teamsRetail or large consumer-focused business background strongly preferredProfessional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA strongly preferredStrong understanding of cybersecurity, IT controls, and governanceExecutive presence with the ability to influence senior leadersAbility to connect security decisions to business outcomesStrategic and practical decision-making that balances protection and performanceStrong communication, leadership, and organizational skillsA team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're neededWork Style & Physical RequirementsAbility to work flexible hours as needed to support critical business or security eventsRegular in-office attendance is requiredAcceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job dutiesAbility to adhere to company policies and professional standardsKey SkillsSecurity Policy Development, Security Operations Management, Business Continuity Crisis Management, Identity Systems, Budgeting and Forecasting, Executive Level Presentations, Strategy and ExecutionEqual 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.