Information Security Analyst

First American•Santa Ana, CA

About The Position

Join a team that puts its People First! 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 eleven 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.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years relevant work experience in Information Security, IT Risk Management, IT Governance or IT Audit
Bachelor’s Degree or above
Work on multiple initiatives simultaneously, with strong ability to prioritize
High attention to detail to manage, analyze and finalize artifacts and documents
Highly developed oral and written communication skills; strong presentation skills
Highly flexible, adapting to changes in priorities and requirements
Ability to quickly learn, communicate and apply technical concepts
Knowledge of project management best practices and current technologies to plan, status, escalate and communicate effectively with project team and sponsors
Perform ongoing education and training in Information Security related areas
Ability to work independently, demonstrates initiative, and is a self-starter
In-depth knowledge of MS Excel, and interest to learn tools supporting team processes

Responsibilities

Independently tracks multiple projects, including helping to identify appropriate resources needed and coordinates schedules for timely completion of project
Coordinates project deliverables, plans and status reports.
Creates project plans specifying scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources.
Prepares project status reports and keeps team, management and clients informed of project status and related issues.
Perform analysis of audit control gaps over processes and tools, analyze evidence, and provide recommendations to Senior team members
Support team with completing assessments, process changes, presentation materials and policy documentation
Provide subject matter expertise related to Information Security policies and standards
Maintain data within system of record which tracks issues, engagements and metrics that gets communicated throughout the organization
Knowledge of IT and Information Security control standards and frameworks (COBIT, ISO27001, SSAE16/SOC1/SOC2, etc.)
May be required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs.