Senior Windows Engineer

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Generous employee benefits package

Job summary

Mizuho Financial Group Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Authority for Microsoft 365 and Exchange in New York. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience managing enterprise messaging platforms and will be responsible for leading various projects including migrations and integrations of email security solutions.

The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary ranging from $111,000 to $185,000, and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates with financial services experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise Windows and Microsoft messaging platforms.
• Advanced hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and Exchange, especially in hybrid environments.
• Strong experience with designing Microsoft Teams Voice/Calling solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical authority for Microsoft 365 and Exchange.
• Design, implement, and maintain Exchange Online and On-Premises environments.
• Lead messaging and directory migration initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Exchange architectures

PowerShell scripting

Microsoft Teams

Email security platforms

Leadership in project delivery

ITIL-based service management

Tools

Quest On Demand

ServiceNow

VMware Horizon

Azure Virtual Desktop

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical authority for Microsoft 365 and Exchange, including hybrid Exchange architectures.
• Design, implement, and maintain Exchange Online and Exchange On‑Premises environments, including mail flow, transport, migrations, and coexistence.
• Lead messaging and directory migration initiatives, including tooling such as Quest On Demand.
• Own and integrate email security platforms, including Proofpoint, ensuring reliability, security, and compliance.
• Drive end‑to‑end delivery of infrastructure and messaging projects, including upgrades, migrations, and modernization efforts.
• Partner with architecture, security, and operations teams to define technical standards and roadmaps.
• Author and maintain advanced PowerShell automation for administration, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Act as escalation point for complex M365, Exchange, Active Directory, and Teams issues.
• Participate in vendor evaluations, solution design, and capacity planning.
• Operate within ITIL‑based service management frameworks and support change, incident, and problem processes.
• Produce high‑quality technical documentation and provide clear stakeholder communication.
• Participate in on‑call rotation with senior‑level responsibility and ownership.

Requirements

• At least 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise Windows and Microsoft messaging platforms (financial services experience preferred).
• Advanced hands‑on experience with Microsoft 365 and Exchange (Online and On‑Premises) in hybrid environments.
• Strong experience designing and supporting Microsoft Teams including Voice / Calling solutions.
• Proven leadership in delivering large‑scale messaging or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with Quest On Demand for migrations or hybrid integrations.
• Expertise supporting Proofpoint or equivalent email security platforms.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting skills.
• Deep understanding of Active Directory, Windows Server, and identity integrations.
• Strong working knowledge of ITIL‑based service management (ServiceNow preferred).
• Excellent technical judgment, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred

• Experience with VMware Horizon, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).

Salary and Benefits

The expected base salary ranges from $111k-$185k. 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.

Work Arrangement

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 departments may have greater in‑office requirements that will be communicated during the recruitment process.

EEO and Employment Policies

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.