Senior Cybersecurity Executive - Retail Risk & Resilience

Security Executive Council; Katy, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors is actively seeking a seasoned cybersecurity executive to protect systems, data, and digital capabilities across our enterprise. You will align security decisions with business strategy, directing a comprehensive program that covers risk, governance, and resilience for stores, distribution, and digital channels.

You will lead multi-year cybersecurity and information security strategies, partner with senior leaders, and build a high‑performing security organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required
• Advanced degree preferred
• 15+ years of progressive cybersecurity leadership
• 7+ years leading enterprise security organizations
• Prior service as a VP Cybersecurity, CISO, or in an equivalent executive role
• Background supporting a large retailer, consumer-facing company, or similarly complex enterprise
• Proven ability to partner with executive leaders and cross-functional teams
• Retail or large consumer-focused business background strongly preferred
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, IT controls, and governance
• Executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders
• Ability to connect security decisions to business outcomes
• Strategic and practical decision-making that balances protection and performance
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year cybersecurity and information security strategies.
• Establish practical policies and governance and prioritize investments based on risk.
• Lead cyber risk management, regulatory readiness, security compliance, identity security, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
• Maintain and test incident response, ransomware response, crisis management, disaster recovery, and business continuity programs.
• Lead executive response during significant incidents and manage budgets and operating plans.

Skills

Cybersecurity Leadership

Executive Presence

Risk Management

Incident Response

Security Strategy

Stakeholder Communication

Vendor Management

Governance & Compliance

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

CISSP/CISM/CISA preferred

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors is actively seeking a seasoned cybersecurity executive to protect systems, data, and digital capabilities across our enterprise. You will align security decisions with business strategy, directing a comprehensive program that covers risk, governance, and resilience for stores, distribution, and digital channels.

You will lead multi-year cybersecurity and information security strategies, partner with senior leaders, and build a high‑performing security organization