Director of Enterprise Systems

What You’ll Own:

• 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  

What You Bring:

• 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  

The Opportunity:

• 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 

Compensation:

• Targeted base salary range is $165,000 - $190,000 per year.
 
Ownership & Financial Wellbeing
• 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
 
Time & Flexibility
• 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
 
Growth & Development
• 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
 
Connection & Community
• Quarterly team-building events
• Regular social events
• Employee-led book clubs, committees, and affinity groups
 
Family & Milestones
• 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