Azure Cloud Architect

Join Mizuho as an Azure Cloud Architect! We’re seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Architect to join our Cloud Platform Team. You will drive the design and implementation of enterprise-scale Azure architectures that meet the demands of a regulated financial environment. This role is for an architect who thrives on solving complex design challenges - translating business, security, and compliance needs into robust, automated, and scalable Azure designs. You’ll lead the definition of cloud architecture patterns, landing zones, and modernization strategies that shape how the firm builds in the cloud. Key Responsibilities 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, acknowledging the expanding and complex project pipeline. Prioritize 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. Qualifications 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 (ExpressRoute, Private Link). Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD automation, and Azure Policy. Strong command of Azure hybrid networking, and identity (Entra ID) design. Familiarity with compliance frameworks (CIS, ISO 27001). Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification preferred. The expected base salary ranges from $112k-$195k. 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 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 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. #LI-MIZUHO 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