Director of Enterprise Systems

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At Brighton Jones, we're a purpose-driven, client-focused team committed to helping individuals live richer lives. As one of the largest RIAs in the nation, we've built a culture of continuous growth, collaboration, and community-recognized with 15 consecutive "Best Places to Work" awards including Inc.com's 2025 list, as well as national honors for community impact.

We lead the industry in aligning wealth, passion, and purpose to help our clients thrive. With over $30 billion in assets under advisement, 300+ teammates nationwide, and a dynamic, team-based approach, we're growing fast-and we're looking for driven, curious individuals to join our #OneTeam.


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.

Required for application: take our Values in Action Self-Assessment to see how our values align!

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

Visa Sponsorship: Please note, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for the position offered. Accordingly, we are unable to hire individuals who require, or will require, employment visa sponsorship either now or in the future.


We are committed to building a business where all of our team members genuinely love where they work and are empowered to reach their full potential. We do this by building authentic relationships with one another, learning and growing continuously together, working hard while having lots of fun, and giving back to our community.

Brighton Jones is a team founded on equity and respect, and we're on a mission to help each other, our clients, and global community thrive. We actively foster a compassionate and inclusive culture and are committed to creating a diverse #OneTeam where teammates can show up authentically.

To the right individual, we offer very competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, an award-winning culture, and rewarding career growth.


Brighton Jones provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or caste. In addition to federal law requirements, Brighton Jones complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.