Senior Windows Administrator

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee benefits package

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Mizuho Financial Group Inc. is seeking a Senior Windows Administrator in New York City. The role requires managing Windows Server environments, administering Active Directory, and leading automation initiatives. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

In addition to competitive salary ranging from $111k to $155k, Mizuho offers a hybrid working model and a generous benefits package. Successful candidates may also receive a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Windows Server administration in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency with Active Directory and Windows security best practices.
• Experience with AI-powered monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Windows Server environments.
• Administer Active Directory services.
• Develop scripts to automate tasks.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Active Directory management

PowerShell automation

Microsoft 365

Azure

Zero Trust principles

Citrix XenApp

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Join Mizuho as a Senior Windows Administrator! The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in managing, configuring, and supporting Windows server environments to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability. In this role, you will manage overseeing complex infrastructure projects, leading initiatives to enhance system efficiency, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to align technology solutions with business goals. The successful candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and committed to continuous learning and improvement. If you are enthusiastic about Windows server administration and thrive in a challenging environment, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our IT department.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Windows Server environments, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Administer Active Directory services, including user and group management, Group Policy Objects, and domain services.
• Develop and support automation scripts to automate routine tasks and improve system efficiency.
• Perform patching, vulnerability management, and system hardening initiatives.
• Monitor system performance and implement necessary upgrades or patches to ensure security and reliability.
• Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to support integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Lead and participate in projects related to server migrations, virtualization, and infrastructure enhancements.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior administrators and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards about system security and data protection.

Qualifications

• At least a minimum of 5 years of experience in Windows Server administration in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency with Active Directory, Group Policy management, and Windows security best practices.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Familiar and able to implement Zero Trust (cyber security framework) principles, conditional access, and endpoint detection and response (EDR).
• Drive automation using PowerShell, and infrastructure‑as‑code principles.
• Evaluate and integrate AI‑powered tools for monitoring, incident response, log correlation, and capacity planning.
• Lead disaster recovery planning, business continuity testing, and system resilience initiatives.
• Produce engineering documentation and runbooks and audit‑ready evidence documents.
• Participate in On‑Call rotation.
• Working knowledge of Citrix XenApp and NetScaler Infrastructure.
• Strong communication and people skills to collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms and AI‑driven threat detection.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Salary

The expected base salary ranges from $111k-$155k. 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.

Benefits

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Work Arrangement

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.

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.