Senior VCS Engineer

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior VCS Engineer to own and optimize enterprise compute, virtualization, and VDI platforms. You will manage hardware lifecycles, administer VMware environments, and ensure resilience across global regions.

The role emphasizes automation, capacity planning, and cross-domain collaboration with desktop engineering teams to deliver consistent end-user experiences.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi administration.
• Experience supporting enterprise compute platforms (HPE, Dell, Cisco UCS, Nutanix).
• Strong experience supporting or operating VDI platforms (Horizon preferred).
• Proficiency in PowerShell / PowerCLI scripting and automation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure domains.
• Experience working in production environments with operational responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate compute infrastructure and hardware lifecycle tasks (HPE, Dell, Cisco UCS, Nutanix).
• Administer VMware environments: clusters, hosts, VM lifecycle, capacity, performance.
• Manage enterprise VDI: Horizon/App Volumes/Workspace ONE lifecycle and desktop pools.
• Monitor capacity, optimize resource allocation, ensure scalability.
• Develop automation with PowerShell/PowerCLI to provisioning and reporting.

Skills

VMware vSphere

Enterprise hardware

VDI platforms

PowerShell/PowerCLI

Troubleshooting

Production environments

Tools

Zerto

VMware Aria Operations

ServiceNow

Job description

Join Mizuho as a Senior VCS Engineer!

In this role, you will be responsible for the operational stability, performance, and lifecycle management of enterprise compute, virtualization, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) platforms. This role combines infrastructure ownership with end-user computing reliability, ensuring systems are resilient, scalable, and optimized through automation and strong operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Compute Infrastructure Operations Support enterprise hardware platforms (HPE, Dell, Cisco UCS, Nutanix) Perform break/fix, hardware validation, and firmware/lifecycle upgrades Coordinate with remote hands support and vendors to execute physical tasks Maintain platform health, uptime, and operational consistency
• Virtualization Platform Management Administer VMware environments (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi) Manage clusters, hosts, and virtual machine lifecycle (provisioning, modification, decommissioning) Perform capacity management, performance tuning, and system optimization Maintain operational standards for resource allocation, snapshots, and system hygiene
• VDI Platform Operations (Horizon / App Volumes / Workspace ONE) Manage lifecycle, stability, and performance of the enterprise VDI platform Troubleshoot complex VDI incidents and perform root cause analysis Maintain gold images, desktop pools, and application delivery workflows Partner with Desktop Engineering teams to ensure consistent end-user experience
• Global Capacity & Pool Management Monitor and manage resource utilization across VDI environments Optimize compute and storage resource allocation for peak usage scenarios Ensure scalability and performance across regions and user populations
• Monitoring & Operational Visibility Define and maintain monitoring standards across compute, virtualization, and VDI layers Improve alert quality and reduce operational noise Provide reporting on system health, utilization, and performance trends
• Resiliency & Disaster Recovery (DR / BCP) Support replication strategies (e.g., Zerto) across infrastructure platforms Develop and execute DR/BCP testing scenarios for compute, virtualization, and VDI Maintain runbooks and ensure recovery readiness of critical systems
• Automation & Tooling Develop automation using PowerCLI, PowerShell, or equivalent tools Automate provisioning, reporting, compliance checks, and operational workflows Continuously improve efficiency by reducing manual intervention and repeatable tasks
• CMDB & Configuration Management Maintain accurate configuration items (CIs) and relationships across infrastructure layers Ensure all infrastructure changes are reflected in CMDB systems Support audit readiness through consistent documentation and governance
• Cross-Domain Collaboration Work across compute, storage, network, and desktop engineering teams Act as a key escalation point for infrastructure and VDI-related issues Coordinate effectively with vendors and support teams

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi administration
• Experience supporting enterprise compute platforms (HPE, Dell, Cisco UCS, Nutanix)
• Strong experience supporting or operating VDI platforms (Horizon preferred)
• Proficiency in PowerShell / PowerCLI scripting and automation
• Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure domains
• Experience working in production environments with operational responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Zerto or similar replication technologies
• Familiarity with VMware Aria Operations or enterprise monitoring platforms
• Experience with DR/BCP planning and execution
• Exposure to CMDB/ServiceNow governance practices
• Experience working in regulated or audit-driven environments

Success Measures

• Reduction in incident volume through proactive monitoring and automation
• Improved platform stability and performance across compute and VDI
• Successful execution of DR/BCP testing and recovery scenarios
• Increased automation coverage for provisioning and operations
• Accurate and audit-ready CMDB data across infrastructure components

Role Considerations

This role combines infrastructure ownership with end-user platform responsibility Requires strong prioritization, operational discipline, and cross-team coordination Designed for hands-on engineers who can operate across multiple infrastructure layers while maintaining clear accountability

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. #LI-Hybrid

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.

Why Mizuho

Mizuho is in growth mode as we are climbing the league tables, disrupting the status quo, and attracting top talent. Positions are available across our corporate functions, and on our corporate and investment banking, capital markets, advisory, research, sales & trading, derivatives, and financing teams. We are looking for candidates who want to contribute to our entrepreneurial culture where people at all levels are inspired to share ideas. Our creativity sets us apart, and our perseverance drives results in creating bespoke, client-focused solutions. If you are interested in advancing your career working for a firm with a growth mindset and the resources of a global financial services team, we would like to hear from you. For more information, please view our Recruiting Brochure