First American

Information Security Director – Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Santa Ana, California, United States

$60,000 – $90,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Security, Risk Management, ComplianceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Risk Management, or a related field, and should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in information security governance, risk, and compliance roles. They should demonstrate strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and COBIT, along with experience leading risk assessments and developing security policies.

Responsibilities

The Information Security Director – Governance, Risk, and Compliance will lead the strategic direction and execution of the enterprise-wide Information Security GRC program, overseeing risk assessments, the RCSA program, control testing, policy governance, and issue lifecycle management to strengthen the organization’s risk posture. This role will also involve collaborating with business units and technology teams, providing subject matter expertise, driving policy governance, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and cybersecurity best practices, while serving as a key liaison between security, audit, and business stakeholders.

Skills

NIST
ISO 27001
COBIT
Risk Assessments
Security Policies
RCSA
Control Testing
Policy Governance
Cybersecurity
Regulatory Requirements

First American

Provides title insurance and real estate services

About First American

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.

Key Metrics

Santa Ana, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1889Year Founded
$800.2MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

401k matching
Health, vision, dental insurance
Professional development

Risks

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.

Differentiation

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.

Upsides

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.

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