Information Security Manager-IAM

Company: First American
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Who We Are 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 ten 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 Manage the day-to-day services and/or delivery related to the First American Identity & Access Management (IAM) program. Work under guidelines, policies and standards established by the Information Security Office. Ensure proper availability of Identities for the enterprise. What You'll Do Manage a group of technical professionals (typically skilled exempt level employees) who have responsibility for operations and project outcomes. Provide direct and indirect supervision of teams. Manage and operate the Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems for the enterprise. Manage and operate other IAM related technologies such as SAML, federated authentication, Access Manager Authentication proxy, two factor authentication, Single Sign ON, and authentication integration with major enterprise systems. Manage and operate the enterprise PKI environment, including support of S/MIME signing and encryption, and security best practices. Develop trust-based relationships with customers to fully understand and deliver solutions to meet their business needs, while using diplomacy and relationships to advance the information security risk management program within the System’s consensus-driven culture. Ensure compliance with information security standards, policies and procedures. Communicate and implement industry best practices and solutions employed in the information security space. Contribute to project reviews and approve detailed designs and cost estimates for projects. Set priorities on daily operations, provide input to and administer cost center spending. Participate in long-range departmental planning. Recommend methodologies. Interface with management inside and outside of the company to provide input to operational decisions and to clarify or modify project plans, and/ or schedule requirements. Write and conduct employee performance reviews and provide ongoing performance feedback. Make hiring recommendations. May get input from Sr. Manager/ Director in these areas. Prepare and maintain job descriptions for positions that report to him/her. Regularly interact with senior management and peers in other departments for purposes of gaining cooperation, exchanging technical information, and presenting project plans and reports. Facilitate work and problem resolution between work groups. May lead cooperative inter-department projects and/or process improvement efforts. Required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs. What You'll Bring Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience Successful track record of managing operations; and designing, developing and managing the execution of projects in area of expertise. Excellent communication skills, as well as outstanding presentation and persuasion capabilities, with exceptional presence that elicits confidence and credibility. Ability to communicate effectively across a wide group of people and audiences. Working industry knowledge of Information Technology to lead in functional area. As part of the National IT leadership team, provide broad perspective and thought leadership to develop and implement key strategies and critical business priorities at the System level. Ability to effectively convey complex issues and communicate to a variety of audiences including technical staff, peers, as well as senior management, and oversight bodies. Ability to develop and implement processes to ensure compliance and quality. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and between departments. Strategic Management: Ability to communicate the function’s vision and the department’s direction, and set aligned goals for team. Provides resources and implements systems to measure results. Team Development: Ability to select, coach and develop talent and hold employees accountable for results. Supports change and fosters collaboration. Ethics: Deals with others in an honest manner, assures adherence to company policies, addresses questionable business practices. Customer Focus: Fosters customer loyalty and demonstrates commitment to customer satisfaction. Keeps customers apprised of progress and ensures commitments are met. Communication: Provides others with reliable information, creates and delivers accurate reports and presentations. Uses good listening skills. Negotiates effectively. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours and/or responsibilities from time to time, as needed. 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. Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act). First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements. 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.

Keywords: First American, Laguna Niguel , Information Security Manager-IAM, IT / Software / Systems , Santa Ana, California