Job Summary:
Brighton Jones is a purpose-driven, client-focused team recognized for its continuous growth and community impact. The Senior Systems Engineer will develop and support a scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure, ensuring it meets the needs of a growing cloud-forward organization while adhering to modern security standards.
Responsibilities:
• 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
• 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:
Required:
• 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.
Company:
Brighton Jones is an investment advisory and financial planning firm headquartered in Seattle. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in Seattle, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.