Crum & Forster (C&F), with a proud history dating to 1822, provides specialty and standard commercial lines insurance products through our admitted and surplus lines insurance companies.

Approaching $6 billion in written premium as of 2024, C&F enjoys an "A+" (Excellent) financial strength rating by A.M. Best.

C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings, a global organization with $33.3 billion in revenue as of 2024.

Crum & Forster Services India (CFSI) is an India subsidiary of Crum & Forster Inc. The objective is to provide digital and IT services to C&F business units by creating autonomous squads focused on a specific product or a business team.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and services. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the performance, scalability, and reliability of our cloud systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and play a key role in driving our cloud strategy.

Responsibilities :

- Cloud Infrastructure Design and Implementation : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy cloud infrastructure solutions that meet business requirements. Utilize cloud platforms to create scalable and high-performance architectures. Extensive knowledge of Azure platform and familiarity with AWS and Google Cloud.

- Cloud Identity and Access Management : design, implement and manage IAM solutions within cloud environments, ensuring secure and efficient access control while adhering to security policies and industry best practices.

- Cloud Services Management : Implement and manage various cloud services, such as compute instances, storage, databases, and networking components. Optimize and fine-tune these services for maximum efficiency.

- Cloud Security and Compliance : Work closely with the security team to implement robust security measures within the cloud environment. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations and proactively address potential security vulnerabilities.

- Automation and Orchestration : Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline cloud provisioning, configuration, and management tasks. Implement orchestration techniques for seamless integration between cloud services.

- Performance Monitoring and Optimization : Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and analyze system metrics to identify bottlenecks or areas for improvement. Implement optimization strategies to enhance system reliability and responsiveness.

- Cloud Migration and Integration : Collaborate with application teams to plan and execute cloud migration strategies. Integrate cloud services with existing on-premises systems and applications.

- Incident Management and Troubleshooting : Lead troubleshooting efforts for cloud-related incidents and outages. Implement preventive measures to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.

- Continuous Improvement : Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends. Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to enhance cloud capabilities and operational efficiency.

- Documentation and Knowledge Sharing : Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to cloud infrastructure, configurations, and best practices. Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions to empower other team members.

- Mentorship and Leadership : Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior cloud engineering team members. Foster a collaborative and learning-oriented environment within the team.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role, with a strong track record of designing and implementing cloud solutions.

- Proficiency in Azure cloud platform, with hands-on experience in cloud service deployment and management. Familiarity with AWS and Google Cloud.

- Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator) are highly desirable

- In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices.

- Proficient with IAM strategies and implementations, authentication methods, RBAC role management, access permissions and identity lifecycle management

- Proficiency in scripting and automation languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).

- Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).

- Strong understanding of networking concepts, virtualization technologies, and containerization.

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment