Sr. Director, Enterprise Data Protection

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Brown & Brown is Seeking a Senior Director, Enterprise Data Protection to join our growing team.  Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, this opportunity includes relocation support — inviting you to combine executive influence with a coastal lifestyle in a community rich with professional growth and personal balance.  Are you a seasoned data protection leader passionate about building world-class programs that keep pace with rapidly evolving regulatory, privacy, and cybersecurity landscapes?

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced leader to establish and lead our enterprise-wide Data Privacy & Protection practice. Reporting to the Chief Data Officer, this high-impact role will shape and drive the strategy, execution, and governance required to protect sensitive client and company data in a hybrid-cloud, global operating model.

How You Will Contribute:

As the organizational champion for Data Classification and Protection, you will:

• Develop & Lead Strategy: Implement the Enterprise Data Protection Strategy, working in close partnership with the Chief Data Officer (CDO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
• Build a Scalable Practice: Launch and scale a Data Privacy & Protection practice that covers discovery, classification, tagging, loss prevention, and encryption — aligned to evolving regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).
• Operationalize Controls: Define and oversee implementation of enterprise-wide policies, standards, technologies, and metrics to secure sensitive data wherever it resides — from on-prem to cloud to endpoint.
• Establish Inventory & Classification Frameworks: Develop and maintain a comprehensive inventory of data assets, implementing risk-aligned classification and protection controls.
• Enable the Business: Partner with delivery teams and business leaders to embed security into enablement, ensuring that privacy and protection accelerate — not inhibit — the pace of innovation.
• Drive Awareness & Accountability: Serve as the evangelist for data protection across the enterprise, creating and delivering training, awareness, and change management programs.

Skills & Experience to Be Successful:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in data protection, privacy, or security leadership
• Expertise in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategy and implementation
• Deep understanding of data discovery, classification, tagging, protection, and related risks and controls
• Hands-on experience with leading platforms such as Proofpoint, BigID, Varonis, etc.
• Proven experience writing and socializing policies and governance frameworks at scale
• Strong communication, facilitation, and cross-functional leadership skills
• Experience managing and integrating third-party managed services for delivery at scale
• Proven track record in matrixed, global, and hybrid team environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of relevant experience with 5+ years in progressive leadership roles
• Direct experience securing data across multi-national environments with geo-specific regulations (e.g., GDPR, LGPD, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft M365, hybrid cloud data centers, and related architecture
• Industry experience in insurance, financial services, or other highly regulated environments

Why Daytona Beach?

• Relocation Support Provided: We’ll help you and your family make a smooth transition.
• Florida Lifestyle: Enjoy coastal living, access to world-class beaches, warm weather, and no state income tax.
• Career Impact: Lead transformational data initiatives at scale in a collaborative, customer-obsessed culture.
• Team Culture: We work hard and celebrate wins together — bringing energy, professionalism, and purpose to everything we do.

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What we offer:    

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Discretionary Time Off
• Generous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Mental Health Resources

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Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance  
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement 
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more. 

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

The Power To Be Yourself  

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.