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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Systems Administrator - **Company:** Clover-Stornetta Farms, LLC - **Location:** Sonoma, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Backup Devices, Business Software, Information Systems, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Multi-Factor Authentication, Failover, File System Permissions, Firmware, IT Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Software, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Clover, SAP (Applications), Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Web Services, ServiceNow IT Service Management, System Availability, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Veeam, Cisco, User Accounts, Vmware - **Published:** November 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/it-systems-administrator-sonoma-ca--9808aa0e-1713-40cb-8bbf-6b100be76eb0 ## About the Role Systems Administration/Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Sustainability, Environmental Impact, Animal Care, Information Technology & Information Systems, Technical Support, Systems Administration/Management, Distribution Warehousing, * Bachelors degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education and relevant experience. * Three or more years of hands-on systems administration or infrastructure support experience. * Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file permissions, virtualization, and storage. * Experience with backups, system restoration, disaster-recovery testing, identity and access, endpoint management, patching, and security controls. * Ability to troubleshoot system and application-access issues, prioritize incidents, and follow problems through resolution. * Ability to document work clearly, follow change procedures, and communicate with technical and nontechnical teams. * Ability to work onsite, travel among Petaluma-area facilities, and provide scheduled or emergency after-hours support. Preferred Qualifications * Experience in food, beverage, consumer goods, manufacturing, distribution, or transportation, including support for plant-floor, warehouse, route-driver, mobile-device, or operational technology environments. * Experience with AWS, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Microsoft SQL Server, SAN storage, Veeam, Carbonite, or comparable platforms. * Familiarity with SAP infrastructure connectivity, Cisco Meraki, mobile-device management, IT service-management tools, and RingCentral or comparable voice platforms. * Experience with PowerShell, automation, system upgrades, and infrastructure migrations. * Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. * Relevant Microsoft, AWS, VMware, Cisco, CompTIA, ITIL, or comparable certifications. Core Competencies * Technical depth and practical judgment * Security awareness and attention to detail * Operational urgency and dependable follow-through * Root-cause analysis and structured problem solving * Cross-functional collaboration and clear communication * Continuous improvement and disciplined change management ## Description The IT Systems Administrator maintains secure, reliable technology across Clover Sonomas corporate office, dairy bottling plant, and distribution warehouse in the Petaluma area. The role also supports technology used by route drivers. This hands-on role manages daily system administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and recovery. The administrator works with Clover IT, the Alpina IT Transformation team, operations, engineering, and service providers to keep manufacturing, distribution, and office systems available. A Day in the Life * Administer Windows Server, VMware, storage, and AWS infrastructure; monitor system health, performance, and capacity, and resolve issues before they disrupt operations. * Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file permissions, and printing; administer user accounts, access, multifactor authentication, and collaboration services through onboarding, role changes, and offboarding. * Manage backups, disaster recovery, failover, and business continuity; verify backup integrity, test recovery procedures, and document results and corrective actions with IT leadership and service providers. * Install system, application, and firmware updates through approved change procedures, including maintenance scheduling, validation, and rollback planning. * Maintain endpoint protection, secure configurations, vulnerability remediation, privileged access, and security logs; support cybersecurity incident containment and recovery. * Monitor system availability, performance, storage utilization, and logs; investigate alerts, resolve issues, and escalate risks before they affect business operations. * Administer Microsoft SQL Server and support infrastructure for ERP, web services, and other business applications in coordination with application owners and specialist providers. * Resolve incidents and service requests affecting manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, route delivery, and office operations; document root causes and corrective actions, communicate progress, and confirm resolution with users. * Maintain accurate system and network documentation, asset inventories, license and warranty records, and operating and recovery procedures. * Use PowerShell or similar tools to automate routine tasks and improve consistency through documented, approved processes. * Work with vendors on troubleshooting, repairs, replacements, upgrades, and migrations; participate in after-hours support and escalation as assigned., * Operationally accountable: Takes ownership of assigned systems and follows issues through diagnosis, communication, resolution, and prevention. * Calm under pressure: Prioritizes effectively and communicates clearly during disruptions affecting manufacturing, distribution, or route delivery. * Collaborative: Builds trusted working relationships across IT, operations, facilities, engineering, drivers, and external providers while maintaining strong service standards. * Practical and improvement oriented: Balances urgency, security, and business impact while strengthening system reliability, documentation, and everyday operating practices.