Google Workspace Administrator

The Role:We are looking for a Google Workspace Administrator with solid hands-on experience in enterprise environments to support cloud platform migrations, ongoing administration, and security hardening. This is a fully remote, contract-based engagement requiring strong autonomy, clear communication, and the ability to deliver results within defined project timelines.The ideal candidate has led or actively participated in migrations from Microsoft 365 or Exchange to Google Workspace, and is comfortable managing identity, security policies, and DNS configurations independently.Responsibilities:Platform MigrationPlan and execute end-to-end migrations from Microsoft 365 / Exchange to Google WorkspaceConfigure and operate migration tools such as GWMME, Google Transfer Tool, BitTitan, or equivalentConduct pilot testing, data validation, and cut-over with minimal business disruptionDocument migration processes and provide post-migration support to end usersGoogle Workspace AdministrationManage the Google Workspace Admin Console: users, groups, OUs, and policiesProvision and deprovision accounts; manage licenses and device profilesConfigure Google Workspace apps (Gmail, Drive, Meet, Calendar, Vault, etc.) at the organizational levelMaintain up-to-date technical documentation for configurations and proceduresSecurity & Identity (IAM)Implement and manage IAM policies: roles, permissions, and granular access controlsConfigure SSO (SAML/OIDC), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and device compliance policiesMonitor security alerts, access audits, and data loss prevention (DLP) configurationsApply compliance and information classification settings as required by the organizationDNS & ConnectivityManage and verify DNS records associated with Google Workspace: MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARCTroubleshoot mail deliverability issues and custom domain configurationsCoordinate with networking and infrastructure teams for service integrationRequirements:Technical SkillsGoogle Workspace Administration: Admin Console, APIs, reporting toolsHands-on experience with O365 / Exchange to Google Workspace migrationsProficiency with migration tools: GWMME, Google Transfer Tool, BitTitan, or similarDNS management: MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC – configuration and troubleshootingIAM: role management, security groups, SSO, MFA, and device policy enforcementFamiliarity with Google Vault (eDiscovery & retention), Admin SDK, and audit toolsLanguage & Soft SkillsConversational English – required for client communication, documentation, and technical callsSpanish fluency (native or advanced)Strong autonomy and self-management in fully remote environmentsClear technical communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersResults-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced IT projectsExperience collaborating with distributed teams or corporate clientsNice to HaveGoogle Workspace Administrator or Google Cloud Professional certificationExperience with Google Cloud Identity or Workspace for EducationBasic scripting skills (Google Apps Script, Python) for task automationOriginally posted on Himalayas