Director, AI & Security Development

Brown & Brown is seeking a Director, AI & Security Development to lead one of the most strategic and forward-looking pillars within our cybersecurity organization. This leadership role will build and scale a dedicated function responsible for cybersecurity Agentic AI development, security tooling and automation engineering, data analytics and reporting enablement, while contributing to our secure development practices.

Responsibilities

Lead a core cybersecurity capability by defining the strategy, operating model, and service offerings for AI & Security Development; Drive development of AI-powered security agents to support detection, triage, investigation, and response; Build and scale automation and orchestration capabilities across enterprise security technologies; Enable security data integration, analytics, and reporting to support operational and executive decision-making; Establish secure AI development practices and DevSecOps governance; Partner closely with Security Operations, Architecture, and GRC; Build and lead a high-performing team; Translate technical capabilities into measurable business value and risk reduction

Requirements

10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, software engineering, or related technical disciplines, including 5+ years in leadership roles; Proven experience building or scaling automation, AI/ML, or advanced analytics capabilities; Strong background in secure software development, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and API-driven systems; Experience with security operations, detection engineering, or incident response workflows; Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels; Strong communication skills and executive presence

Nice to have

Experience with enterprise AI platforms or LLM-based systems; Familiarity with AI risk management and governance frameworks; Experience in financial services or other regulated environments; Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or cloud/AI certifications

Benefits

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