Director of Enterprise Systems
Brighton Jones•Seattle, WA
•$165,000 - $190,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Director, Enterprise Systems leads Brighton Jones' technology operations, engineering oversight, and platform capability. You'll lead a team spanning engineering (through an Engineering Manager), system infrastructure, networking, cloud platform, enterprise systems (M365, identity, SSO), InfoSec, IT support, procurement, and AI infrastructure. You'll also own the relationships and performance of our managed service and managed security service partners. This role is structured for an operator who can scale a technology function inside a growing, regulated firm. This role reports to the Chief Client Officer.
Requirements
- 10+ years of technology leadership experience with progressive responsibility
- Financial services experience preferred (wealth management, RIA, asset management, or adjacent)
- Demonstrated success managing hybrid teams across internal staff and MSP/MSSP partners
- Hands-on fluency with enterprise systems (M365, Entra ID/Azure AD, SSO, MFA), networking fundamentals, and cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred)
- Engineering fluency: you don't write code, but you understand it and respect technical depth
- Experience managing $1M+ vendor relationships with clear accountability
- Comfort operating in audit, compliance, and regulatory conversations
- Track record of delivering in resource-constrained environments
- Strong executive communication and the ability to translate technical risk into business terms
Nice To Haves
- Steer and own the conversation on Brighton Jones' technology roadmap and platform design
- Greenfield opportunity to shape the Enterprise Systems function as the firm scales
- Direct ownership of AI enablement, automation, and digital worker initiatives
- Influence on firmwide infrastructure strategy and build/buy decisions
- Clear runway designed for a leader who can grow with Brighton Jones
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day leadership of the Enterprise Systems team across engineering, infrastructure, networking, cloud platform, enterprise systems, IT support, InfoSec, procurement, and AI infrastructure
- System infrastructure and networking, including LAN/WAN, VPN, firewalls, endpoint management, and office connectivity across all Brighton Jones locations
- Enterprise systems administration and roadmap, including Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive), identity and access management, SSO, MFA, and conditional access
- Cloud platform operations across Azure and supporting SaaS infrastructure
- MSP and MSSP vendor relationships and performance accountability
- Technology operations, infrastructure roadmap, and platform strategy
- Cross-functional execution with the Head of Product, Data & Systems, and Client Service / Revenue Operations
- Procurement and vendor lifecycle management for technology contracts
- InfoSec governance, audit response, and regulatory readiness (SEC, SOC 2)
- Endpoint, device, and access lifecycle management for a hybrid workforce
- Resource allocation across competing priorities
Benefits
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 3% of annual compensation
- Equity ownership opportunities for every employee
- New Business Incentive Program
- Generous employee referral bonus
- Cell phone data reimbursement
- Financial planning services discount for employees and immediate family members
- Minimum 3 weeks PTO starting Day 1
- Winter Break, Summer Friday flex-days, and 10 paid holidays
- Unlimited Volunteer Time Off plus company grant matching
- Heavily subsidized transit
- 100% reimbursement for required training, certifications, licensing, and dues
- Personal career development plans
- Richer Life Business Partner (coaching for all employees)
- Mindful Emotional & Social Intelligence training
- Annual professional & personal wellbeing stipend
- Quarterly team-building events
- Regular social events
- Employee-led book clubs, committees, and affinity groups
- Paid Parental leave (13 weeks for birthing parent and 6 weeks for non-birthing parent)
- Adoption benefits
- Anniversary milestone celebrations, including a 3-month paid sabbatical at 10 years
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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