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Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits · 5 hours ago

Network Administrator

Hopland, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$95K/yr - $140K/yr

3+ years exp

Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits, founded in 1981, is a leading wine company seeking a Network Administrator. This role involves building, optimizing, maintaining, and supporting the company's IT and OT infrastructure, with hands-on experience across various technologies in a unique manufacturing setting.

Wine & Spirits

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist in monitoring, managing, and troubleshooting the VMWare, Windows Servers, Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi network infrastructure across office and production areas

Help maintain wired network connectivity (switches, cabling, patch panels)

Respond to network-related alerts and perform basic diagnostics (ping, traceroute, DNS checks, DHCP verification)

Assist with basic configuration changes on network devices

Support network connectivity for OT devices on the plant floor (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, sensors, line controllers)

Oversee site specific IT projects to ensure timely completion and alignment with company goals. This includes managing resources, setting milestones, and tracking progress

Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and status reports

Manage vendor relationships and ensure that external services and products meet project requirements

Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards throughout the project lifecycle

Facilitate communication between team members, stakeholders, and management to ensure transparency and collaboration

Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring that expenditures are within approved limits

Evaluate project outcomes and provide feedback for continuous improvement

Provide Tier 2 support for Windows Desktop and Server Operating Systems

Azure Cloud Administration and best practice design for growth

Perform user account management within Active Directory (creating users/groups, password resets, group policy application)

Assist with user and device management within Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) and support hybrid identity synchronization

Support the Microsoft Office 365 suite (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) including user administration and basic troubleshooting

Assist with server backups, patching, and routine system maintenance tasks

Collaborate with the Maintenance and Bottling teams to ensure reliable network connectivity for bottling line equipment and control systems

Assist in troubleshooting network communication issues between IT and OT systems

Help maintain network segmentation and security practices relevant to the OT environment

Gain exposure to industrial network protocols and hardware within the plant

Provide timely and effective technical support to end-users for hardware, software, and network issues via phone, email, or in-person

Install, configure, and troubleshoot desktops, laptops, printers, mobile devices, and peripherals

Assist with software deployment and updates

Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, procedures, and IT/OT assets

Assist with IT hardware and software inventory management

Qualification

Networking conceptsWindows Operating SystemsAzure Cloud AdministrationActive DirectoryMicrosoft Office 365Cisco MerakiCompTIA certificationsEagerness to learnBasic scripting knowledgeIT security principlesProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

College degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, OR equivalent combination of education, certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, A+), and work experience

3-7 years of experience in an IT support role (Help Desk, Desktop Support, IT Technician)

Fundamental understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, WiFi principles)

Experience managing Windows Operating Systems (Desktop and/or Server)

Familiarity with Entra and Active Directory user and group management

Exposure to Microsoft Office 365 administration

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users

Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to a fast-paced environment

Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as collaboratively within a team

Must be able to work safely in both an office and a manufacturing/plant environment

Preferred

Hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki dashboard (monitoring, basic configuration)

Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) concepts or administration

CompTIA Network+, Security+, CCST, or Microsoft certifications (e.g., AZ-900, MD-102)

Basic scripting knowledge (PowerShell)

Familiarity with virtualization concepts (VMware, Hyper-V)

Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Understanding of basic IT security principles

Exposure to OT systems (PLCs, SCADA, HMIs) or industrial networking is a strong plus

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, PTO

401 (k) match

Product allowance to enjoy on DFWS products

Tuition Reimbursement and a Post Secondary education scholarship program for employees’ children

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Company

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits

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Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has been named a Top Workplace 2022-2025! Initially called W.J.

Founded in 1981

Stamford, Connecticut, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.deutschfamily.com/brands/josh-cellars

H1B Sponsorship

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