Infrastructure Solutions Architect

Position: Infrastructure Solutions Architect 3
Location: Lansing MI Hybrid Locals Only

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

• Must have verifiable experience with Red Hat OpenShift container platform and familiarity with Kubernetes. Experience with application deployment within containers. (3+ years)

• 3+ years of experience installing and supporting Apache Kafka.

• 4+ years of experience installing and configuring open-source SQL databases such as Presto DB or PostgreSQL. Experience troubleshooting database connections, performing back-ups, and developing basic queries.

• 2+ years of experience working with web-based applications, consuming APIs, and writing scripts to validate data.

• Nice to have: Familiarity with shell scripting and crontab

Responsibilities:

• Work with subject matter experts to allocate containers for application deployment. Install applications in containers and troubleshoot issues.
• Work with our MDOT customer to configure and maintain data sharing tools. Analyzing existing APIs and methods of sharing data.
• Coordinate with vendors to install, configure, and troubleshoot software.
• Apply patches to software tools to remediate security issues.
• Work with Enterprise Architects to understand and utilize existing State of Michigan IT resources and how they are best applied to implement products.
• Install and configure software tools in a Linux based environment.
• Work with appropriate DTMB server teams to accomplish tasks in hosted virtual & container environments.
• Troubleshoot network communication issues including DNS, firewall, and certificate installation.
• Assist Agency business users in operation of installed software including user account provisioning.
• Develop appropriate project documentation in conjunction with team members including Enterprise Solution Architecture Assessments (EASA), System Security Plans (SSP), installations plans, etc.
• Prepare recommendations on how to improve use of tools or technologies to better support the Agency.
• Assist team members, vendors, and others with tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Must have verifiable experience with Red Hat OpenShift container platform and familiarity with Kubernetes. Experience with application deployment within containers. (3+ years)
• Experience installing and supporting Apache Kafka. (3+ years)
• Must have experience installing and configuring open-source SQL databases such as Presto DB or PostgreSQL. Experience troubleshooting database connections, performing back-ups, and developing basic queries. (4+ years)
• Must have experience working with web-based applications, consuming APIs, and writing scripts to validate data. (2+ years)
• Nice to have: Familiarity with shell scripting and crontab