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.
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.
- 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
Skills Required
- 10+ years of technology leadership experience
- Financial services experience preferred (wealth management, RIA, asset management)
- Experience managing $1M+ vendor relationships
- Hands-on fluency with enterprise systems and cloud infrastructure
- Comfort operating in audit, compliance, and regulatory conversations
What We Do
Whether you want to save for the future or celebrate today, give back to the community or explore the globe, your values are every bit as unique as your fingerprints. The challenge is aligning your time and resources to those values, so you can go after the things you truly care about. For us, protecting and growing your wealth is a foundational part of that journey. But our goal is bigger than your financial peace of mind—it’s your happiness. We want to be the partner that helps you align your wealth, your passions, and your purpose, so you can pursue the life that truly fulfills you—your richer life.
