
Senior Manager – Security Risk Management
First American
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Santa Ana • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $148,625 - $195,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
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