Director, AI & Security Development

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 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. This role reports directly to the Chief Information Security Officer and operates alongside leadership for Security Operations, Security Architecture, and Governance, Risk & Compliance.

How You Will Contribute:

• 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.

Skills & Experience to be Successful:

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

Pay Range

$210,000 - $214,000 Annual

The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.

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”.