Join Mizuho as an Infrastructure Architect!

Mizuho Americas Services is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Infrastructure Architect to join our team. This role supports the development and communication of enterprise infrastructure strategy, principles, standards, and reference architectures. The position partners with senior technology leaders and key stakeholders to promote consistency, alignment, and informed decision‑making across infrastructure services. The role focuses on strategic analysis, architectural guidance, and stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the definition, refinement, and communication of enterprise infrastructure strategy and multi‑year roadmaps in alignment with business priorities
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of infrastructure principles, standards, and reference architectures across core infrastructure domains
• Participate in architecture governance forums to promote consistent, transparent, and well‑reasoned infrastructure decisions
• Assist in the development and application of decision frameworks related to technology selection, exceptions, and lifecycle management
• Collaborate with Infrastructure Services, Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security, GRC, and other stakeholders to ensure shared understanding and alignment on infrastructure direction
• Identify areas of technology fragmentation, lifecycle risk, and technical debt, and contribute to modernization and standardization efforts
• Develop and deliver clear, executive‑level communications and materials to socialize infrastructure strategy and architectural guidance

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Infrastructure IT or a related field
• Proven experience (8+ years) working as an Infrastructure Architect in the finance industry, with a focus on designing and implementing infrastructure solutions
• Strong understanding of finance industry regulations, compliance standards, and security frameworks
• Extensive knowledge of cloud infrastructure, automation tools, operating systems, networking protocols, and IT operations
• Proficient in infrastructure architecture frameworks and design principles
• Demonstrated ability to operate at a strategic and architectural level and to translate complex technical topics into clear guidance
• Proven ability to influence outcomes without direct authority and to work effectively across organizational boundaries
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical thinking capabilities, with keen attention to detail
• Industry certifications are highly desirable

Location: New York/New Jersey

The expected base salary ranges from $111k-$180k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.   

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill​, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.​​

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

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