Job Description
Job Description
At Minnesota Cannabis Services, we're not just building businesses — we're building the people who make them great. Our team partners with leading operators across cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail to deliver world-class expertise in legal, finance, analytics, marketing, HR, and technology.
We're looking for professionals who take pride in their work, move with purpose, and thrive in fast-changing environments. The kind of people who hold themselves to high standards, think creatively, and find satisfaction in solving hard problems.
When you join our team, you'll work alongside some of the most experienced leaders in the industry — professionals who share their knowledge freely and lead by example. You'll be challenged, supported, and trusted to take ownership of meaningful work that shapes the future of one of the fastest-growing industries in America.
About the Role
As an IT Systems Administrator, you'll play a key role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of our multi-state retail and corporate technology infrastructure. You'll manage servers, networks, cloud systems, and user support across retail, cultivation, and corporate environments—supporting operations that run 365 days a year.
This is a hands-on role for a disciplined, detail-oriented IT professional who thrives in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment. You'll be trusted with mission-critical systems that power everything from point-of-sale to compliance, communications, and analytics.
You'll partner closely with business leaders and store operators to align technology with operational excellence, ensuring uptime, efficiency, and security across all business units.
What You'll Do
- Administer Windows and Linux servers, ensuring system reliability, patch management, and uptime.
- Oversee network infrastructure including Ubiquiti Unifi firewalls, switches, VPNs, and wireless systems across multiple locations.
- Manage user accounts, access control, and device provisioning via Google Workspace, Microsoft Intune, and other identity platforms.
- Implement and maintain IT security standards and compliance policies.
- Support and troubleshoot corporate and retail systems (POS, camera systems, access control, etc.).
- Monitor system performance, perform backups, and ensure disaster recovery readiness.
- Collaborate with vendors and internal departments to resolve escalated IT issues efficiently.
- Maintain accurate asset inventories and documentation across all technology systems.
- Provide Tier 2–3 technical support for employees, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Contribute to IT projects including new site deployments, cloud migrations, and process automation initiatives.
Who You Are
You are dependable, adaptable, and thrive in high-accountability environments. You're a self-starter who embraces technology, documentation, and process discipline. You see IT as a service function that empowers people and drives business performance.
You balance hands-on technical ability with strong communication and project management skills—and take pride in ensuring safe, secure, and efficient operations every day.
Why Join Us
We're building one of the most innovative and operationally disciplined cannabis organizations in the country. This role offers the opportunity to work with a fast-scaling enterprise environment that values meritocracy, innovation, and accountability. You'll have exposure to cutting-edge retail technology systems, multi-site infrastructure, and leadership opportunities in a rapidly growing industry.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: $85,000 – $110,000 annually (DOE)
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (PSL) and Personal Time Off (PTO)
- 7 paid holidays
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount program with national retailers
Skills
- Network & Systems Administration
- IT Security & Compliance
- Cloud Infrastructure (Google Workspace / Azure / Intune)
- Hardware & Software Troubleshooting
- Documentation & Process Management
- Vendor & Asset Management
- Cross-Department Collaboration
- Disaster Recovery & Backup Strategy
- End-User Support
- Automation & Efficiency
Qualifications
- 3+ years in IT administration or infrastructure support
- Experience with Windows Server, Linux, and cloud environments
- Familiarity with network hardware (Unifi, Cisco, or equivalent)
- Knowledge of POS and access control systems preferred
- Understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards
- Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Must be 21+ and eligible for employment in the cannabis industry
Company Values
Integrity • Accountability • Dependability • Innovation • Efficiency • Teamwork • Commitment to Excellence • Meritocracy • Safe & Secure • Adaptability
At Minnesota Cannabis Services, we believe great teams are built on trust, initiative, and follow-through. We invest deeply in our people — providing mentorship, on-the-job training, and opportunities for advancement across multiple sectors of the cannabis industry.
Here, you'll be part of a high-performing culture that values precision, reliability, and continuous improvement. Every project is a chance to grow your skills, strengthen your leadership, and contribute to something that matters.
If you're driven, resourceful, and ready to make an impact, we want you on our team. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Minnesota Cannabis Services.