Team Lead, Enterprise Data Loss Prevention

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

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:
*** 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:
*** 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
* 15+ years of relevant experience with 5+ years in progressive leadership roles (Preferred)
* Direct experience securing data across multi-national environments with geo-specific regulations (e.g., GDPR, LGPD, etc.) (Preferred)
* Experience with Microsoft M365, hybrid cloud data centers, and related architecture (Preferred)
* Industry experience in insurance, financial services, or other highly regulated environments (Preferred)
* 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
** 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”.
** Brown & Brown
** is seeking a
** Senior Director Enterprise Data Protection
** to join our growing team in
** Daytona Beach, FL, Dallas, TX and Atlanta, GA!
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