Senior Systems Engineer

Brighton Jones; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with 100% match up to 3%

Equity ownership opportunities

Generous employee referral bonus

100% reimbursement for required training

Job summary

A leading financial advisory firm in Seattle is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to manage and enhance its hybrid IT infrastructure. Applicants should have over 8 years of experience in systems engineering, with strong expertise in Azure and M365 services. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including fully paid medical insurance, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment while upholding the organization's commitment to community and client service.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering or cloud/infrastructure roles.
• Strong mastery of M365 administration and Azure architecture.
• Proficiency in scripting, especially PowerShell, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain a hybrid IT infrastructure spanning cloud environments.
• Architect, deploy, and maintain M365 services.
• Implement automation for improving IT infrastructure reliability.

Skills

Azure architecture

M365 administration

PowerShell scripting

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Job description

Ready to make a meaningful impact?

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 Sr. Systems Engineer will help develop and support a scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure. This role is critical to ensuring our infrastructure can support a growing, cloud forward organization while maintaining strong operational discipline and adherence to modern security standards. The Sr. Systems Engineer will own core components of our hybrid environment across on-prem and cloud (Azure, AWS, and M365) ecosystem. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of modern identity, zero trust principles, and infrastructure lifecycle management, with the drive to enhance system performance, reduce risk, and support the organization’s long‑term technology strategy.

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise infrastructure. This role is responsible for owning and evolving our hybrid IT environment, including the platforms, tooling, and automation required to support a growing and increasingly data‑driven business. You will be the technical authority, partnering with our Data & Analytics, Application, Development, and Operations teams, delivering secure, resilient, and scalable solutions.

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Your Role - Maintain Hybrid IT Infrastructure:

• Support and maintain a hybrid IT infrastructure spanning on-premises and Azure/AWS cloud environments
• Architect, deploy, and maintain M365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, Entra, Purview and security/compliance features.
• Manage and maintain Windows server environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related services
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity across cloud services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced network, server, and connectivity issues.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of networking infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, VPNs, SDWAN, and wireless systems
• Provide oversight of fleet of Windows endpoints and BYOD mobile devices

Your Role - Scalability and Resiliency:

• Implement automation (PowerShell, Azure Automation, Logic Apps, Infrastructure as Code) to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Lead lifecycle management for infrastructure components (patching, upgrades, replacements).
• Implement cybersecurity best practice controls leveraging Microsoft Defender, Azure security services, Data Loss Prevention, Purview, and zero trust principles.
• Partner with Compliance and SOC to support cybersecurity initiatives across the organization and contribute to mitigation strategies to reduce risk.
• Monitor security alerts, perform root cause analysis, and apply corrective measures.
• Support incident response activities and participate in security audits using MDR and IR tools.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering or cloud/infrastructure roles.
• Strong mastery of M365 administration, Azure architecture, and cloud security concepts.
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell preferred) and infrastructure automation.
• Deep understanding of identity and access management, conditional access, MFA, and modern authentication.
• Familiarity with NIST, CIS hardening standards, and similar frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to work independently to tackle well‑scoped and loosely scoped user stories.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• This role is an in‑office, full‑time, and exempt position. We are a work from office culture with a lot of flexibility.

Compensation:

• Targeted base salary range is $130,000 - $160,000 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.