Infrastructure Platform Engineer (Containerization and Automation focus)

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid work program

Benefits package

Job summary

Mizuho Financial Group Inc. is seeking an Infrastructure Platform Engineer to join our Infrastructure Engineering and Cloud Enablement team in New York.

You will help modernize microservice platforms, focusing on container architecture and enterprise-scale automation using Linux, Ansible, and OCP/OpenShift. You will build reusable platforms and tooling, define IaC standards, and collaborate with Cloud and Core Infrastructure teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions across hosting platforms

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or platform roles.
• Experience with OpenShift/OCP in hybrid environments.
• Hands-on Linux/Unix administration and patching.
• Strong automation with Ansible/AAP and IaC practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps.
• Ability to work across teams and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support the firm’s container platform (OCP), contributing to its scalability, reliability, and ease of use for internal application teams.
• Contribute to the evolution of OpenShift as a platform by providing input into the technical roadmap.
• Help evaluate new tools and approaches for infrastructure modernization with a strong focus on risk mitigation and business continuity.
• Collaborate with team members to define platform roadmaps, create standards for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and self‑service capabilities.
• Develop and support infrastructure pipelines, Ansible playbooks, and Terraform modules to support consistent delivery across hosting platforms (OCP, VMware).
• Design, build, and maintain Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) workflows, including playbooks, roles, and execution environments for enterprise‑scale automation across Linux/Unix and container infrastructure.
• Administer and support enterprise Linux/Unix environments, including system configuration, patching, hardening, and lifecycle management in alignment with security and compliance standards.
• Write, evaluate, and maintain infrastructure automation artifacts following established coding and release standards.
• Work closely with Cloud and Core Infrastructure teams to ensure platform solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with hybrid infrastructure patterns.
• Document solutions, share knowledge, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Skills

Automation

Collaboration

DevOps

Security awareness

Tools

OpenShift (OCP)

Ansible

Terraform

VMware

Azure DevOps

AAP

Job description

Join Mizuho as an Infrastructure Platform Engineer! We are looking for a skilled and motivated Infrastructure Platform Engineer to join our Infrastructure Engineering and Cloud Enablement organization. As a key member of the Infrastructure Platform Engineering (IPE) team, you will contribute to the modernization of microservice platforms focused on container architecture and enterprise scale. You will work closely with engineering peers to build scalable, reusable platforms and tooling — including Linux/Unix infrastructure and Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) — that empower technical teams to deliver faster, more reliably, and with consistency. You will play an active role in developing and maintaining automation workflows using Ansible, managing enterprise Linux environments, and supporting the broader platform engineering lifecycle. This is a contributor role with opportunities to influence technical direction, contribute to platform capabilities, and grow within a high‑impact team.

What You will Do

• Support the firm’s container platform (OCP), contributing to its scalability, reliability, and ease of use for internal application teams.
• Contribute to the evolution of OpenShift as a platform by providing input into the technical roadmap.
• Help evaluate new tools and approaches for infrastructure modernization with a strong focus on risk mitigation and business continuity.
• Collaborate with team members to define platform roadmaps, create standards for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and self‑service capabilities.
• Develop and support infrastructure pipelines, Ansible playbooks, and Terraform modules to support consistent delivery across hosting platforms (OCP, VMware).
• Design, build, and maintain Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) workflows, including playbooks, roles, and execution environments for enterprise‑scale automation across Linux/Unix and container infrastructure.
• Administer and support enterprise Linux/Unix environments, including system configuration, patching, hardening, and lifecycle management in alignment with security and compliance standards.
• Write, evaluate, and maintain infrastructure automation artifacts following established coding and release standards.
• Work closely with Cloud and Core Infrastructure teams to ensure platform solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with hybrid infrastructure patterns.
• Document solutions, share knowledge, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

What we are Looking For

• 4–6 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering roles.
• Firsthand experience supporting OCP or Kubernetes in hybrid environments, including cluster operations and day‑to‑day support.
• Solid understanding of containerization principles, security, and orchestration at scale.
• Hands‑on Linux/Unix engineering experience, including system configuration, hardening, patching, and lifecycle management in enterprise environments.
• Practical experience with Ansible or AAP, including writing and maintaining playbooks, roles, and automation workflows at scale.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps and Git‑based workflows.
• Exposure to VMware or VCF‑based private cloud platforms and their integration with automation pipelines.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Passion for automation, infrastructure modernization, and improving developer and operator experiences.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to a high‑performing engineering team.

Compensation

The expected base salary ranges from $111,000 to $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. 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.

Other requirements

Mizuho has 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.

EEO Statement

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.