Mizuho Financial

Senior Windows Administrator

Mizuho Financial$111K — $155K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Windows Server administration experience in an enterprise environment.
  • Proficient in Active Directory and Windows security best practices.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure.
  • Ability to implement Zero Trust principles and endpoint detection & response.
  • Expertise in PowerShell automation and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Familiarity with AI tools for monitoring and incident response.
  • Working knowledge of Citrix XenApp and NetScaler infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Windows Server environments through installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • Administer Active Directory services for user and group management.
  • Develop automation scripts to streamline routine tasks.
  • Conduct patching and vulnerability management for system security.
  • Monitor system performance, upgrading or patching as needed.
  • Collaborate with various teams to support integrated infrastructure solutions.
  • Lead server migration projects and infrastructure enhancements.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for a discretionary bonus.
  • Hybrid working program with remote work opportunities.
  • Generous employee benefits package.
Full Job Description
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.


Requirements:
  • 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.


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

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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

About Mizuho Financial

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is a Japanese banking holding company headquartered in the ?temachi district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The name "mizuho" literally means "abundant rice" in Japanese. It holds assets in excess of $1.8 trillion US dollars through its control of Mizuho Bank, Mizuho Corporate Bank, and other operating subsidiaries. The company's combined holdings form the second largest financial services group in Japan. Its banking businesses rank third in Japan after Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. It is the 15th largest banking institution in the world by total assets as of December 2018.
Learn more about Mizuho Financial
Size
54,492 employees
Market Cap
$35 billion
Industry
Net Income
$84.4 billion
5 Year Trend
-0.6%
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