Sr Engineer Hybrid Cloud

Academy Sports + Outdoors • Katy, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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!
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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field/Experience.
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure engineering.
• Extensive experience in virtualization platform architecture and lifecycle management, including deployment, administration, and migration strategies across hyperconverged, cloud, and traditional environments.
• Experience with Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in hybrid cloud deployments.
• Extensive datacenter experience with Cisco UCS, PureStorage, and NetApp systems.
• Demonstrated success in leading infrastructure modernization or migration projects.
• Expert-level proficiency in Nutanix (AHV, Prism, Calm, Move).
• Strong knowledge of VMware ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, and NSX.
• Cloud fluency in Azure and GCP: networking, compute, storage, identity, and governance.
• Datacenter hardware expertise: Cisco UCS blade and rack systems, PureStorage FlashArray, NetApp ONTAP.
• Disaster Recovery & Backup: Commvault, Azure Site Recovery, and other disaster recovery tools and automation.
• Automation & Monitoring: Scripting (PowerShell, Python), familiarity with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Dynatrace, Splunk).
• Security & Compliance: Familiarity with NIST, SOX, and ISO standards.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior.
• Regular in-office attendance required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or ARM templates is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable hybrid cloud solutions, integrating on-prem and public cloud platforms.
• Lead datacenter modernization efforts, including migrations from legacy platforms to hyperconverged infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Manage virtualization platforms and ensure high availability, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and optimization.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Provide L3/L4 support for escalated infrastructure issues and act as a technical escalation point.
• Participate in strategic planning, vendor evaluations, projects, and budget recommendations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level