Academy Sports
Sr Analyst Cyber Security
Headquarters - Katy, TX · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 days ago
AWSCloud PlatformsLinuxCybersecurityTCP/IPFirewallCiscoCommunicationProblem SolvingCISSPCompTIA
About the role
- We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member's journey.
- Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can't lose!
Responsibilities
- Support enterprise-wide vulnerability management program and remediation efforts.
- Implement and manage security controls to ensure the continued protection of the enterprise.
- Support Cloud initiatives by providing security recommendations and implement controls to protect IT assets in the Public cloud.
- Perform Application security reviews for web and mobile applications.
- Collaborate with the IT security & Compliance Team to deliver holistic solutions.
- We've spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first.
- Here, you won't just help customers gear up for their next adventure - you'll launch one of your own.
Requirements
- Regular in office attendance is required.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or relevant field of required
- industry certifications in areas such as AWS, Certified Cloud Architect (CCA), Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), and/or CISSP, CEH, CCNA and CompTIA Cloud+
- 5+ years of experience in working in information security in an enterprise environment
- Expert knowledge of Windows, Mac, Linux/Unix, and iSeries (AS400) Operating systems
- Experience in conducting security assessments and analysis of applications and operating systems
- Deep understanding of analyzing and prioritizing application security, risk assessment, validation of security pen test results, and vulnerability resolution
- Experience with application support and system trouble shooting preferred
- Experience in collaborating with various levels of IT and management
Skills
- Demonstrated experience in configuration and management of security controls for Cloud Environments, IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms.
- Thorough understanding of network Protocols and Network Traffic Analysis, Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Proxies, PKI and HSMs.
- Expert skills/ability to analyze security systems logs, security tolls and data.
- Ability to work with different teams on concurrent projects.
- Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with individuals at various levels.
- Thorough working knowledge of Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/ 2016, Unix, Mac and Windows 10.
- Ability to remain organized, pay attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines.
- Analytical with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure while consistently meeting time sensitive deadlines.
- Master skills of endpoint security, threat management, and cyber security incident and response
Benefits
- 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.
- Perform advanced threat analysis and modeling to ensure controls in place continue to provide the needed coverage for the enterprise.
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
Company info
- 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:
- We're a passionate, purpose-driven team that's as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
- What fuels us?
- Our belief in the power of fun.
Equal 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.
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