Embedded Senior Travel Security Specialist

Sibylline Ltd•Austin, TX

1d•$130,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Senior Travel Security Specialist to join an embedded travel security team within a global tech client. In this role, you will assist the client in helping to protect their business travelers through global travel risk monitoring, analyze threats to mobile assets, conduct comprehensive on-the-ground security assessments, manage scenario and crisis planning, and optimize escalation processes. Your primary focus will be the Americas, in particular Mexico, with the requirement to cover and travel to other regions as needed. The role will involve up to 50% travel, including to medium and high-risk destinations. You will be responsible for managing security vendors, conceptualizing and delivering innovative projects to improve the travel security function, and producing high-quality briefings. This is a hybrid role with standard hours of 9 am - 5 pm, Monday to Friday, requiring to work at the client’s Austin office three days per week. There may be occasional need to work out-of-hours during emergencies and time-sensitive matters.

Requirements

Demonstrable extensive expertise in travel security and the local security environment within Mexico, and across the Americas region
Strong understanding of the travel security industry and demonstrable experience working in security operations within higher-risk environments, particularly in Mexico
Demonstrable expertise of producing high-quality written work and presentations
Strong project management experience and the ability to work cross functionally
Outstanding collaborative abilities, building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Strong ability to take a global perspective when approaching issues
High level of ability to distill complex information into clear, concise communications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience in military service, law enforcement or in the public sector
7-10 years of relevant experience in security, intelligence, and/or geopolitical analysis
Fluent in Spanish
Extensive experience working and travelling in professional and/or personal capacity in Mexico and elsewhere in the Americas – in a range of environments, including those with higher security risks
Extensive experience working with security vendors
Experience of conducting security assessments on locations, routes and hotels

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field, preferred
Industry specific qualifications (such as hostile environment training, security risk management courses, medical qualifications, close protection qualifications, ASIS PSP), preferred
Strong security vendor network in Mexico, preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct ground assessments in the Americas region, including in Medium, High or Extreme environments. Occasional travel to other regions on a periodic basis
Identify, assess and manage security vendors in the Americas region
Support on crisis response, with a focus on the Americas region, with a focus on Mexico
Act as a subject matter expert for client stakeholders, and briefing stakeholders on key developments, trends and context relating to travel security
Deliver cross-functional projects and security training that enhance the travel security program and services
Manage travel security data and identify trends
Produce high-quality written and verbal briefings

Benefits

Medical Insurance - Sibylline pays 80% of premiums, Employee pays 20%
Dental Insurance – Fully Employee Paid
Vision Insurance – Sibylline pays 100% of employee premiums, Employee pays for additional family members
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
Long Term/Short Term Disability – Sibylline pays 100% for employees
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Sibylline pays 100% for employees
401(k) with up to 5% company matching
20 paid days accrued per year
10 paid holidays per year
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)