Cloud Operations

Shift is the leading AI platform for insurance. Shift combines generative, agentic, and predictive AI to transform underwriting, claims, and fraud and risk - driving operational efficiency, exceptional customer experiences and measurable business impact. Trusted by the world's leading insurers, Shift delivers AI when and where it matters most, at scale and with proven results. Our culture is built on innovation, trust, and a drive to transform the insurance industry through our SaaS platform. We come from more than 50 different countries and cultures and together we are creating the future of insurance. As a member of Shift Technology's Infrastructure team, your role as a Cloud Operations Team Leader : Responsibilities Manage a team (2) of Cloud Operations specialists in the US Serve as the primary point of technical escalation contact Act as the point of contact for any operational escalations within the organisation Ensure that the Incident management process is running as expected and that the operations team handles incidents in a timely and efficient manner Manage support tickets (changes, requests, incidents, etc.) and elevate to the appropriate resolution level Monitor alerts and follow their evolution, escalating as needed Manage cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, and OVH) and oversee infrastructure backup and backup checks Maintain Linux and Windows systems, network, and security software/equipment Apply security patches to the entire IT infrastructure Deploy new client projects and infrastructure based on established requirements Manage day‑to‑day infrastructure work and ensure desktop computers are compliant with security policies Cultivate great co‑worker and client relationships Be available to work during weekends based on the team’s rotation schedule (1 in 3 weekends) Technical Abilities Knowledge and experience working with cloud computing – e.g. Azure, AWS, or GCP (Required) Networking and firewall expertise – VLANs, zone‑based firewalling, IPSec VPN, SSL VPN, URL filtering, IDPS (Required) Proficiency in Windows, Office, and Active Directory (Required) Infrastructure security experience – patch and vulnerability management Backup knowledge and experience Experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM, for deploying and managing cloud resources (good to have) Understanding of cloud cost management and optimisation techniques, including resource tagging, reserved instances, and usage analytics (good to have) Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions, such as Grafana (Required) Experience with Jira ticketing system and Confluence (good to have) Familiarity with DevOps methodologies and tools, such as Git, Jenkins, and Ansible, for automating software delivery and infrastructure management (good to have) Knowledge of compliance standards and regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2, and experience implementing controls to meet these requirements (good to have) Soft Skills At least 1 year of experience as a lead is preferred Autonomous, dynamic, curious, and eager to learn, always looking to expand your fields of expertise Proactive and takes pride and ownership of your work Ability to work under pressure and still deliver excellent service to our customers Maintain a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and a courteous demeanour when working with clients and internal teams Ability to adapt your work to changing priorities as needed Tools Microsoft Azure AD, Intune and Autopilot, Office 365, and G Suite Windows Server, Linux (Centos and Ubuntu), MacOS Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud native services VMWare Data Centres Thycotic VMWare Veeam backups Benefits Flexible remote and hybrid working options Competitive salary and a variable component tied to personal and company performance Company equity Multiple learning and development opportunities, including Focus Fridays, a half‑day each month to focus on learning and personal growth Generous PTO and paid holidays 2 MAD Days per year (Make A Difference Days for paid volunteering) At Shift we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from and hire people who will contribute to the diversity of our company, without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other non‑merit criteria. Shift Technology is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our application and employment process. Should you require accommodation, please email ‑technology.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. Please be aware of scammers and only trust correspondence that comes from emails ending in "shift‑technology.com". We will never do initial outreach to you via Whatsapp/Text/SMS, never ask for banking information or personal identification numbers (ex. Social Security Number) as part of our recruitment process. 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