Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American’s family of companies, DataTrace is the nation’s largest provider of title and tax data, analytics and title automation for title companies nationwide. Our leading technology allows quick access to title history information, property tax assessment and payment data, document images, and property files in major metropolitan areas across the United States. 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

Responsible for providing expertise and guidance on the implementation and execution of the Information Security strategy, policies and standards at the business unit level. The individual will work to ensure security risks are proactively identified, vetted, managed and effectively controlled, mitigated and/or remediated with senior business unit IT and business leader support and buy-in. Provide long-term solutions to Information Technology needs, including protecting information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, perusal, inspection, recording or destruction.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

• Engages with senior leaders to address, identify and/or escalate security concerns and emerging risks.
• Provides the business and senior management with strategic security guidance, as defined by CISO, to ensure consistency in development/deployment.
• Identify key risks to applications and understand business risk tolerance in order to identify solutions and provide guidance.
• Reports security issues/risks to the business as applicable with appropriate documentation and supports the response to security events.
• Work with the business to develop processes and procedures to ensure information security policies and standards are integrated.
• Guide the business in development of action plans while reporting and tracking to closure all information security issues resulting from Security Assessments, Audit, Risk Assessment
• Authorizes projects, approves project designs and cost estimates. Reports projects’ status and critical issues to IT senior management.
• Sets objectives and priorities and ensures the effective allocation and use of department resources.
• Develops long-range plan for the department and is a key participant in strategic planning for the IT Operations function. Translates strategic goals and priorities into technical strategies and objectives for his/her department.
• Introduces best practices and ensures the timeliness and quality of his/her department’s delivery of products and services.
• Coordinates activities and efforts among different internal organizational groups, customers and vendors.
• Frequently interfaces 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.
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

• 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
• 10+ years of technical experience as a senior contributor
• Management experience in a similar technical and business environment preferred
• 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 preferred

Pay Range: $166,800 - $222,300 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.