Google Workspace Administrator

About the role

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 Migration Plan and execute end-to-end migrations from Microsoft 365 / Exchange to Google Workspace Configure and operate migration tools such as GWMME, Google Transfer Tool, BitTitan, or equivalent Conduct pilot testing, data validation, and cut-over with minimal business disruption Document migration processes and provide post-migration support to end users Google Workspace Administration Manage the Google Workspace Admin Console: users, groups, OUs, and policies Provision and deprovision accounts; manage licenses and device profiles Configure Google Workspace apps (Gmail, Drive, Meet, Calendar, Vault, etc.) at the organizational level Maintain up-to-date technical documentation for configurations and procedures Security & Identity (IAM) Implement and manage IAM policies: roles, permissions, and granular access controls Configure SSO (SAML/OIDC), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and device compliance policies Monitor security alerts, access audits, and data loss prevention (DLP) configurations Apply compliance and information classification settings as required by the organization DNS & Connectivity Manage and verify DNS records associated with Google Workspace: MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC Troubleshoot mail deliverability issues and custom domain configurations Coordinate with networking and infrastructure teams for service integration Requirements: Technical Skills Google Workspace Administration: Admin Console, APIs, reporting tools Hands-on experience with O365 / Exchange to Google Workspace migrations Proficiency with migration tools: GWMME, Google Transfer Tool, BitTitan, or similar DNS management: MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC - configuration and troubleshooting IAM: role management, security groups, SSO, MFA, and device policy enforcement Familiarity with Google Vault (eDiscovery & retention), Admin SDK, and audit tools Language & Soft Skills Conversational English - required for client communication, documentation, and technical calls Spanish fluency (native or advanced) Strong autonomy and self-management in fully remote environments Clear technical communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Results-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced IT projects Experience collaborating with distributed teams or corporate clients Nice to Have Google Workspace Administrator or Google Cloud Professional certification Experience with Google Cloud Identity or Workspace for Education Basic scripting skills (Google Apps Script, Python) for task automation Originally posted on Himalayas