Cloud Architect

Join Mizuho as a Cloud Architect!

We’re seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Architect to join our Cloud Architecture and Governance Team. In this role, you will drive the design and implementation of enterprise‑scale Azure architectures that meet the demands of a regulated financial environment. The ideal candidate will thrive on solving complex design challenges, translating business, security, and compliance needs into robust, automated, and scalable Azure designs.

They will lead the definition of cloud architecture patterns, landing zones, and modernization strategies that shape how the firm builds in the cloud.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level |
Employment type: Full‑time |
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

• Design and maintain secure, compliant Azure landing zones aligned to regulatory and internal audit requirements.
• Establish and enforce architectural standards for identity, networking, encryption, and resource organization based on Zero Trust principles.
• Offer architectural guidance and support, prioritizing communication to help teams manage increasing demands as cloud adoption grows.
• Lead modernization, migration, and optimization initiatives across multiple business domains.
• Develop reusable blueprints and Infrastructure‑as‑Code templates (Terraform) to standardize deployments.
• Partner with Security, Risk, and Compliance to integrate regulatory controls and evidence collection into technical designs.
• Mentor cloud engineers and evangelize best practices for secure, automated, and auditable cloud operations.

• 7+ years in cloud architecture or infrastructure engineering, including 4+ years focused on Azure.
• Proven experience in regulated financial services environments (banking, insurance, or capital markets).
• Understanding of data protection, encryption key management (Key Vault, HSM), and private connectivity (Express Route, Private Link).
• Expertise in Infrastructure‑as‑Code, CI/CD automation, and Azure Policy.
• Strong command of Azure hybrid networking and identity (Entra ) design.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (CIS, ISO 27001).
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification preferred.

Mizuho has a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, and local laws and regulatory obligations. Some departments have greater in‑office requirements, which will be communicated during the recruitment process.

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world, with total assets of ~$2 trillion. With 60,000 employees worldwide, Mizuho offers 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity 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.

Salary
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Expected base salary ranges from $111,000-$175,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.