Security Expert

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Dallas, TX, USA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Marketing Tech • Software • Travel
The Role
Lead security operations across North America, liaise with local, state, and federal law enforcement, manage third-party security vendors and budgets, conduct field assessments and audits, analyze incident data and dashboards, develop policies, training, and mitigation programs, and lead investigations and litigation support.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Flix, we offer a dynamic work environment with competitive pay, strong growth opportunities, and a tech-driven approach to making travel more accessible, sustainable, and affordable.  

The Security Expert is a critical leadership position that blends field operations with data-driven strategy. This individual will drive security initiatives across North America, partner directly with government agencies and law enforcement, optimize vendor relationships, and build proactive risk mitigation programs all while leveraging analytics to stay ahead of emerging threats. This role demands a versatile leader who can analyze risk trends, coordinate with federal agencies, and direct vendor performance with equal skill. The ideal candidate brings deep operational experience, an analytical mindset, and the executive presence to influence stakeholders at every level of the organization.

***This position is open to candidates located anywhere in the United States***

About the Role

  • Lead security escalations and serve as the primary point of contact with internal stakeholders and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, including TSA and DHS.
  • Conduct field security assessments using site observations and operational risk modeling; oversee audit programs across terminals, bus stops, and corporate facilities.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of third-party security vendors, including budget planning, selection, onboarding, performance optimization, and invoice approval for budgets exceeding $5 million.
  • Collect, analyze, and present security data using dashboards to uncover trends, assess vendor effectiveness, and deliver actionable executive briefings.
  • Develop, maintain, and audit security policies and procedures; oversee security equipment and surveillance systems.
  • Design and deliver security training programs for frontline and corporate employees; develop new market security launch strategies in partnership with Operations and Legal.
  • Lead funded security initiatives through to completion.
  • Lead and participate in security incident investigations in conjunction with Legal, including serving as subject matter expert for litigation support and expert testimony.

About You

  • 10+ years of progressive security leadership experience, ideally across multi-site operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct on-site assessments and translate findings into risk models, heat maps, and strategic recommendations.
  • Proven experience managing budgets in excess of $5 million and leading internal investigations.
  • Strong analytical capability. Able to assess large sets of security incident data, identify trends, and develop clear action plans.
  • Effective communicator with the executive presence to engage both frontline teams and C-level leadership.
  • Eligible for Security Sensitive Employee classification under federal transportation guidelines
  • Willing to travel 30–50% 
  • Background in law enforcement, military, or federal security is a strong plus.

We recognize that everyone carries a unique set of valuable skills and experiences. If you think you could have an impact even though you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We want to hear from you!  

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive Wellness Coverage – Competitive Medical, Vision, and Dental plans, including multiple FSAs (Health and Dependent Care).  
  • 401(k) Matching – 401(k) plan with up to 4% company matching contributions.  
  • Flexible Time Off – Take time off when you need it, as you need it, subject to business needs and manager approval.  
  • Paid Parental Leave – 8 weeks of fully paid leave to support new parents and growing families.  
  • Company Paid Life Insurance  Basic company-paid life insurance equal to your annual salary.  
  • Lifestyle Spending Account – Receive up to $600 per year for eligible lifestyle-related services.  
  • Tuition Support – Up to $5,250 per year reimbursed for your continued education and development after 12 months of continuous service.  
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program – Free, confidential support for mental health, legal, financial, and family issues, including up to 5 free counseling sessions per year.  
  • Work from (M)Anywhere  Depending on your role, work from another location for up to 60 days per year.  

To view more local benefits specific to each office location, please check out this link: Locations - Flix Career

Why Join Flix?

At Flix, you’ll find teams that rally together to overcome challenges and spark creativity. We believe in ownership culture - giving you the freedom to take initiative, make an impact, and shape your own career path.
As we continue to expand across the globe, you can make a real difference in how we work.

If you’re ready to grow and lead your journey, Flix is the place for you! 

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Skills Required

  • 10+ years of progressive security leadership experience across multi-site operations
  • Conduct on-site security assessments and translate findings into risk models and heat maps
  • Proven experience managing budgets in excess of $5 million
  • Experience leading internal security investigations and providing litigation support or expert testimony
  • Strong analytical capability to assess large security incident datasets and produce executive briefings/dashboards
  • Executive presence and effective communication with frontline teams and C-level leadership
  • Eligible for Security Sensitive Employee classification under federal transportation guidelines
  • Willingness to travel 30-50%
  • Experience managing full lifecycle of third-party security vendors (selection, onboarding, performance optimization, invoice approval)
  • Background in law enforcement, military, or federal security
  • Experience developing and auditing security policies, procedures, training programs, and overseeing surveillance systems
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The Company
HQ: Munich
2,117 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Flix is a global travel tech leader providing sustainable and affordable travel options to more than 60 million yearly travelers in 43 countries through its brands FlixBus, FlixTrain, Greyhound, and Kamil Koç. By combining network planning, marketing, and pricing, Flix uses innovative solutions to enable comfortable, sustainable, and affordable travel worldwide. Through our tech platform and user-friendly app, Flix creates a travel experience tailored to passengers' needs and connects travelers with local business partners providing transportation, ensuring a modern fleet that adheres to the highest safety standards. This asset-light business model has turned a European start-up into a leading and globally expanding travel-tech champion. Flix is pioneering and testing alternative drives with a long-term strategy to progressively decarbonize its fleet. Together with our partners and customers, we are driving transformative change towards the future of mobility, gradually reshaping the mobility sector and enabling more sustainable travel modes. Check out https://flix.careers/ to see how you can join our team. For our legal imprint click here: https://global.flixbus.com/legal-notice

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