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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Infrastructure Solutions Architect 3 - **Company:** Nanosoft Consulting - **Location:** Lansing, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Apache HTTP Server, Server Applications, Software Applications, Cluster Analysis, Cyber Security, Databases, Database Servers, Software Design Documents, Disaster Recovery, Failover, Web Servers, Internet Information Services (IIS), Internet Protocol, Network Security, Transport Layer, Microsoft Servers, Microsoft Software, Performance Tuning, Requirements Management, Server Administration, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Load Balancing, System Availability, Software Security, Information Technology - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/infrastructure-solutions-architect-lansing-mi--5f124838-121e-4745-8aa9-7273f97f7dd7 ## About the Role Proficient at the formulation of architectures, including requirements discovery and analysis, formulation of solution context, solution alternatives identification and assessment, technology selection, and architectural configuration. Years of Experience: 8-9 years of experience in the field. This position is responsible for COTS (Commercial Off the Shelf) project support for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Participates as a technical lead on software application projects for software implementing computer systems and applications for the Departments of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) Agency Services at the MDOT. This individual will be looked upon to provide technical support to other team members, vendors, and users of the agency systems. Relies on their experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Must be proficient at the techniques that go into the formulation of architectures, including requirements discovery and analysis, application of abstraction, formulation of solution context, solution alternatives identification and assessment, technology selection, and architectural configuration. Extensive understanding and experience in technology areas Distributed platforms, networking, databases, High Availability/Disaster Recovery, and IT security. Ability to work closely with client/application architects, senior managers, and project managers to design and assist with the implementation of the solutions infrastructure related components. Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete assigned project responsibilities under limited supervision. Experience and skills in prevailing industry architecture and engineering methodologies such as ITIL. Knowledge of and experience with a broad range of application servers, web servers, messaging servers, database servers, and related technologies. Able to analyze business requirements and define solutions to address complex business needs. Experience in web infrastructure design and operations including IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, load balancing, clustering, failover, monitoring, diagnostics, performance tuning, etc. Possess high aptitude for problem-solving and troubleshooting. Top Skills & Years of Experience: * Administering, implementing, and supporting complex systems - 8 years * Installing and maintaining application software - 8 years * Technical lead and subject matter expert on a project team - 6 years * Microsoft server administration - 6 years * Experience maintaining web servers (IIS/Apache) - 4 years * Evaluating network and system security - 4 years * Creating and updating system architect documentation - 4 years * Creating and reviewing technical specifications for hardware and software systems - 4 years * Creating technical design documents and functional design documentation * Strong communication skills both written and verbal, and the ability to lead a meeting * Database administration and SQL query experience desired * Application security experience desired, Apache, Applications Security, Architectural Services, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Business Skills, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Communication Skills, Computer Security, Computer Software, Computer Systems, Database Administration, Design Document, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, FTP (File Transfer Protocol), Failover, HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol), HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Hardware Specification, High Availability, IP (Internet Protocol), ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Leadership, Load Balancing, Microsoft IIS Web Server (Internet Information Services), Microsoft Product Family, Network Security, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Design, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Administration, Software Installation, System Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Web Design, Web Infrastructure, Writing Skills ## Related Videos - [System Resilience: Surviving the Software Storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/874-system-resilience-surviving-the-software-storm) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [NoLoJS - Avoiding JavaScript Cruft with HTML and CSS - Aaron T. 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