Full-Time

Director of Information Security Operations

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First American

First American

10,001+ employees

Provides title insurance and real estate services

Financial Services
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$116.8k - $233.6kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Orange, CA, USA

Hybrid role requiring 2-3 days per week onsite in Santa Ana, CA.

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Requirements
  • BA/BS degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent experience is required.
  • 10+ years of technical experience as a senior contributor
  • 8+ years of management experience in a similar technical and business environment
  • Preferred Certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Certified Professional), SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Management), CCNA, CCNP, MSCE
  • Experience with IT security, compliance, risk and privacy frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA.
  • Technical working knowledge of security tools and concepts including IDS/IPS; SIEM; Web Proxy; Encryption; Patch management; Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation; Forensics; Penetration Testing; DLP; Email Gateways; Anti-spam Services; MDM; Privileged Account Management; Log Analytics; Two Factor Authentication; Single Sign On.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of empathy and emotional intelligence, be self-motivated with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple deliverables to meet deadlines and demonstrate proven success delivering results individually and as part of a team in a fast-paced, demanding, growth environment.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience managing a strong 24x7 SOC and Security Incident Response team.
  • Extensive knowledge of Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM) and Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) tools.
  • Ability to nurture and support a strong operations culture - customer/service focus excellent technology - high quality implementations - self-motivated innovation and problem-solving.
  • Has experience building security products and is well versed with the security landscape.
  • Demonstrated ability of establishing and maintaining metrics-based process improvement.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at the senior management level across functional groups and business units.
  • Ability to communicate function vision and establish aligned direction and goals for his/her department.
Responsibilities
  • Manage, support, and oversee the maturity of the SOC in improving incident response times, reducing false positives and other extraneous alerts and enhancing threat detection capabilities.
  • Drive innovation and provide leadership to the organization to ensure world-class system solutions and flawless execution.
  • Work with the global SOC/MSOC managers to ensure 24x7x365 global coverage for detection and response.
  • Continually monitor and evaluate security operations, investigative processes, automation, threat-hunting techniques, eDiscovery, legal holds, and forensic investigations and technologies.
  • Work with Security Engineering providing feedback on current capabilities.
  • Provide oversight to all security incidents, processes, and escalations to determine the root cause and extent of the incidents; Be the escalation point and incident commander for severe security incidents.
  • Develop and manage operational playbooks, procedures, recommendations, and standards to ensure compliance with applicable security laws, regulations, and privacy legislation as appropriate.
  • Provide leadership and strategic direction in the on-going development, implementation and administration of First American’s security programs and policies to ensure that the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information is owned controlled or processed by the organization.
  • Direct a multidisciplinary team of incident responders, cyber defense analysts, and security consultants, fostering collaboration and innovation in tackling complex security incidents.
  • Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of our cyber defense strategy, policies, and tools, ensuring that our organization is protected against cyber threats.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity trends, technologies, and threats to ensure that the organization's security measures remain effective.
  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the cybersecurity team to measure their effectiveness and contributions to the organization's security goals.
  • Design, build and drive overall strategy, methodology, and roadmap for the processes, systems, tools, and technologies required to secure our data assets.
  • Authorize projects, approve project designs and cost estimates. Report projects’ status and critical issues to IT senior management.
  • Develop and administer department budget with input from work group managers.
  • Develop long-range plan for the department and is a key participant in strategic planning for the IT Operations function. Translate strategic goals and priorities into technical strategies and objectives for his/her department.
  • Write and conduct performance reviews, provide ongoing performance feedback. Establish salary budget and approve salary increases. Make hiring decisions.
  • Frequently interface with executives inside and outside the company to make operational and project-related decisions, to resolve critical issues, to gather industry and competitive information and to foster a productive professional network.
  • Required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs.

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects homebuyers and property owners from potential ownership disputes and financial losses related to real estate transactions. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, manage orders, and streamline the closing process from any device. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of property data, with over 5.5 billion document images, making it a leading provider of real estate data solutions. The company's goal is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while ensuring that clients' investments are protected.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$800.2M

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

1889

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Mother Lode expands First American's market share in California.
  • Docutech purchase boosts First American's digital mortgage revenue by 38%.
  • Growing fintech trends align with First American's digital transformation strategy.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.
  • Integration of Mother Lode may face challenges and financial risks.
  • Dependence on digital transformation poses risks if technology advances rapidly.

What makes First American unique

  • First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.
  • The company provides a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images.
  • First American's digital platform, myFirstAm®, enhances real estate transaction efficiency.

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Benefits

401k matching

Health, vision, dental insurance

Professional development