First American Financial

Undergraduate Intern, Information Security

Posted on: 15 Feb 2021

Santa Ana, CA

Job Description

Company Summary

Join our team! As a global leader in providing title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, First American (NYSE: FAF) is an ideal place to build your career. We have been entrusted with helping our customers achieve and protect their dream of homeownership since 1889. We believe that our people are the key to the companys continued success, and we invest in diverse talents and backgrounds and empower our teams to achieve more than they could anywhere else. First American has created an award-winning culture and has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the fifth consecutive year and to more than 50 regional Best Places to Work lists. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com

Job Summary

Information Security - Summer 2021 Internship Program

10-12 weeks of full-time work

Paid internship with sessions starting on June 14, 2021

Summary

First American is a premier title insurance and settlement services company with the aim of providing a premier internship experience to college students.

As a Fortune 100 Best Places to Work and a Fortune 500 company, First American understands the impact of an inclusive developmental pre-career experience on an individuals career trajectory.

At First American, interns receive real-world work experience and development opportunities to help further their career goals.

We are seeking a rising undergraduate entering their Junior or Senior year enrolled in an accredited college with a focus in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.

The undergraduate track is open to any student currently enrolled in a college or university program.

In addition to the day-to-day responsibilities, undergraduate interns participate in professional development opportunities, panel workshops, as well as industry and organizational overviews.

You will have the opportunity to bridge the gap between academic understanding and practical professional experience to develop skills that will help set you up for success.

Interns also engage with senior leaders and executives in collaborative discussions aimed at providing professional insight and inspiration about First American as an employer of choice.

All interns are paid a competitive rate based on their specific track and have the flexibility to work from home in the event that local offices are not open.

Position Overview

The Information Security Project Portfolio Management team focuses on projects that center around Information Security, with collaboration and cooperation with the software development and hardware/infrastructure departments. These projects require the ability to learn and understand Information Security Policies and Standards. Individually, or as part of a team, responsible for assisting the Primary Project Manager with project planning, providing statuses, risk management, issue resolution, and reporting in a manner that meets compliance and regulatory requirements, and aligns with the risk posture of the company. Duties may include assisting the Primary Project Manager with: assembling project team, scheduling project meetings, taking and distributing meeting notes, following up with assigned individual responsibilities, maintaining schedules to ensure timely completion of project, communicating project status and issues to team and management. Coordinates with other projects and work groups. Socialization and communication of all changes that may impact the Business or other Corporate Departments. Work closely with Info Sec operations on tasks related to IT security compliance.

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Visio)

Working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change regularly, requiring the ability to adapt and adopt quickly

Ability to self-start and be versatile in a dynamic environment

Strong problem-solving skills

Listens to others and accepts input from team members

An interest and willingness to learn

Interest in and basic awareness of Information Security and Cyber security

Microsoft Project and Portfolio & Project Management Tools

The ability to solve problems, be detailed oriented and be conscientious about all work completed

Excellent written and oral communication skills

First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.

First American Financial

Santa Ana, CA

First American Financial Corporation knows when you're buying real estate you need insurance to go with it. In addition to title insurance from First American Title, we provide specialty property/casualty insurance and home warranties through First American Home ... Read more

Mission: Our values reflect the way we conduct ourselves with our fellow First American employees, customers, shareholders, and others in our industry and community.

Our company values are Integrity, Commitment, Service, Leadership and Teamwork.

These values represent the way we have operated since our Company’s inception over 125 years ago.

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