Database Administrator

Crum & Forster Company Overview

Crum & Forster (C&F) provides market leading property & casualty, accident & health, specialty and standard commercial lines insurance solutions. A true underwriting company, we have a 200-year history of helping our customers manage risk with laser-focused expertise, integrity and discipline. Our people are empowered to make decisions and problem-solve with you smartly and swiftly. Our annual gross written premium is 6.2 billion. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A+" (Superior) by AM Best.

Our most valuable asset is our people. We have 3000 employees, and locations throughout the United States and India. With our employee-first focus, the Company is consistently recognized as a great place to work, earning multiple workplace and wellness awards, including the Great Place to Work® Award, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents, Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials, and many others.

C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings. For more information about C&F, please visit our website: www.cfins.com

C&F’s Commercial Lines division delivers specialized insurance solutions for mid-sized and large businesses across a broad range of commercial exposures, management liabilities, and industry segments.

Our portfolio includes tailored coverage solutions for General Liability, Commercial Auto, Workers’ Compensation, Property, and Excess Liability, as well as Financial Lines products such as Management Liability, Professional Liability, Cyber, Crime, and Fidelity.

With more than 700 employees across the United States, Commercial Lines combines deep underwriting expertise, disciplined risk selection, and the strength of C&F’s national platform. We work closely with our customers and distribution partners to provide responsive service, thoughtful risk solutions, and the confidence to navigate complex business challenges.

Job Description

As a SQL Server Database Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the performance, security, and reliability of Crum & Forster's SQL Server environments. You will collaborate with development and infrastructure teams, support business-critical applications, and help drive reliability, automation, and compliance initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Administer, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments.
• Perform regular database maintenance tasks including backups, restores, indexing, and patching.
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies to ensure optimal performance.
• Manage change control processes for database deployments and updates.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to support application and system requirements.
• Ensure database security, integrity, and compliance with internal and external standards.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Provide support for database-related issues and incidents, including on-call rotation as needed.
• Document database configurations, procedures, and standards.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) reports and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, T-SQL, or other scripting languages to streamline database management tasks.
• Support compliance initiatives and assist with database audits to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.

What You Will Bring to C&F

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of related experience
• Proven experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server architecture, performance tuning, and security best practices.
• Experience with SSRS and SSIS.
• Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, T-SQL, etc.).
• Familiarity with compliance and auditing requirements for data management.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation as required.

What C&F will bring to you

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous 401K employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• A core C&F tenet is supporting your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, which may include tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
• We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community

At C&F you will BELONG

If you require special accommodations, please let us know. We value inclusivity and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you require special accommodations, please let us know. Belonging at C&F, is a mindset. It’s about fostering a culture of inclusion and connection, where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive and where our social impact efforts help strengthen the communities where we live and work.

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Crum & Forster is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discriminatory pay disparities and complying with applicable pay equity laws. Salary ranges are available for all positions at this location, taking into account roles with a comparable level of responsibility and impact in the relevant labor market and these salary ranges are regularly reviewed and adjusted in accordance with prevailing market conditions. The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $87,000 to a maximum of $120,000. The actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the market pay for the jobs at each level, the responsibilities and skills required for each job, and the employee’s contribution (performance) in that role. To be considered within market range, a salary is at or above the minimum of the range. You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.