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Senior Manager – Security Risk Management

First American

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Santa AnaCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $148,625 - $195,000 per year

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About the role

  • Lead the lifecycle management of enterprise Information Security policies, standards, baselines, and guidelines
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, industry frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001), and internal risk posture
  • Oversee periodic reviews, updates, and governance activities for all security documentation
  • Lead the enterprise Information Security–focused TPRM program, ensuring all third parties with access to corporate data, systems, or facilities undergo rigorous security risk assessments
  • Maintain assessment methodologies centered on security controls, including data protection, access management, vulnerability management, encryption practices, incident response maturity, and cloud security posture
  • Oversee due diligence processes, security questionnaires, evidence reviews, attestations (SOC 2, ISO 27001, penetration tests), and follow‑up remediation activities
  • Partner with Procurement, Legal, and business stakeholders to ensure contracts include appropriate security obligations, such as breach notification requirements, minimum security standards, and right‑to‑audit language
  • Monitor ongoing vendor security risk through periodic reassessments, continuous monitoring tools, and threat intelligence related to third‑party ecosystems
  • Deliver metrics and executive‑level reporting on the security posture of third parties, highlighting emerging risks, systemic gaps, and required remediation actions
  • Support the development and execution of the long‑term security strategy
  • Partner closely with cross‑functional business teams and IT leadership to ensure security strategy aligns with organizational goals, technology roadmaps, and operational priorities
  • Provide expert insight into risk-based prioritization, investment planning, and roadmap development
  • Monitor regulatory, threat, and technology trends to inform strategic decisions
  • Oversee the enterprise security awareness program, including phishing simulations, mandatory training, campaigns, and targeted education for high‑risk groups.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in Information Security, Risk Management, Compliance, or related fields
  • 3+ years in a leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO, SOC 2, CIS), risk methodologies, and regulatory requirements
  • Experience leading enterprise policy programs and vendor risk management activities
  • Proven ability to collaborate and influence across all levels of the organization
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, present to executives, and simplify complex risk topics
Benefits
  • health insurance
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401k
  • PTO/paid sick leave
  • employee stock purchase plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Information SecurityRisk ManagementComplianceSecurity frameworksNIST CSFISO 27001SOC 2CISVendor risk managementSecurity policy programs
Soft Skills
CollaborationInfluenceCommunicationLeadershipPresentationSimplification of complex topicsStakeholder engagementStrategic decision-makingCross-functional teamworkExpert insight