Who We Are
Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for nine consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.
What We Do
The Information Security Endpoint Engineering Manager will manage a group of talented Information Security Engineers who build and deploy solutions to protect First American’s technology and data. The team manages all aspects of endpoint security across a wide variety of sources, including cloud. This person will be responsible for managing projects, assigning resources, and providing technical expertise.
This role is hybrid 2 days per week in the office in Santa Ana, CA. May be eligible for remote for experienced, out of area applicants.
What You’ll Do:
- Manages a group of technical endpoint security professionals in the Information Security team.
- Contributes to project reviews and approves detailed designs and cost estimates for projects.
- Lead endpoint security evaluations and assessments for any proposed technology solution.
- Participates in long-range departmental planning.
- Interfaces with management inside and outside of the company to provide input to operational decisions and to clarify or modify project plans, and/ or schedule requirements.
- Writes and conducts employee performance reviews and provides ongoing performance feedback. Makes hiring recommendations. May get input from senior management in these areas.
- Prepares and maintains job descriptions for positions that report to him/her.
- Regularly interacts with senior management and peers in other departments for purposes of gaining cooperation, exchanging technical information, and presenting project plans and reports.
- May be required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs.
What You’ll Bring:
- BA/BS degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent experience is required. Training courses, seminars, certifications, or other security related education experience preferred.
- 5+ years of technical experience as a senior contributor.
- 2 to 5 years of supervisory or management experience in progressively responsible roles in a demanding environment.
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Certified Professional), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Management) preferred.
- Deep understanding of endpoint security concepts including technology, best practices, design, deployment, and operations.
- Expertise with Microsoft Defender security suites as well as other modern endpoint protection technologies such as: next-gen AV, EDR, XDR.
- Understanding network security implementations, including their function and placement in a network.
- Experience with public cloud and security in a hybrid cloud environment is preferred.
- Successful track record of designing, developing, and managing the execution of projects in the endpoint and/or security space.
- Ability to develop and implement processes to ensure compliance and quality.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and between departments.
- Ability to communicate the function’s vision and the department’s direction and set aligned goals for team. Provides resources and implements systems to measure results.
- Ability to select, coach and develop talent and hold employees accountable for results. Supports change and fosters collaboration.
- Deals with others in an honest manner, assures adherence to company policies, addresses questionable business practices.
- Provides others with reliable information, creates, and delivers accurate reports and presentations. Uses good listening skills. Negotiates effectively.
Pay Range: $94,800- $152,900 Annually
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.
What We Offer
By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.
