G-Suite Admin - Contract

*** This is a 4 week contract with possibility to extend ***
The Role:

An experienced G-Suite Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our organization's Google Workspace (G-Suite) environment. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of the Google Workspace ecosystem, with a strong track record of managing users, devices, policies, and integrations. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations, security, and continuous improvement of G-Suite tools and services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Google Workspace Administration:

• Manage and maintain the Google Workspace environment, including user accounts, groups, shared drives, and access controls.
• Set up and manage Google Workspace apps (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Meet, etc.) ensuring optimal performance.
• Configure and manage organizational policies, security settings, and permissions to ensure compliance with company policies.

User Support and Management:

• Provide Tier 2/3 support to users across the organization for G-Suite-related issues, including email, document sharing, and collaboration tools.
• Implement and support user provisioning, de-provisioning, and role changes via Google Admin Console or automated processes.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement and monitor security settings, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), email encryption, and data loss prevention (DLP).
• Ensure compliance with corporate security policies and industry standards.
• Perform regular security audits, assess risks, and recommend improvements.

Integration and Automation:

• Manage third-party integrations and APIs connected to Google Workspace, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
• Automate tasks related to Google Workspace administration using scripting (e.g., Google Apps Script, PowerShell, etc.).

Collaboration and Optimization:

• Collaborate with IT, security, and business teams to support the adoption of Google Workspace tools.
• Optimize performance and ensure scalability of the Google Workspace environment.
• Identify areas for improvement, suggest and implement best practices for G-Suite services.

Backup and Disaster Recovery:

• Implement and manage backup and recovery solutions for critical data within Google Workspace.
• Develop and test disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.

Training and Documentation:

• Provide training and documentation to users and IT team members on Google Workspace best practices.
• Stay updated with new features and releases from Google and lead efforts to implement and train staff on new tools.

Experience: 8+ years of experience as a G-Suite/Google Workspace Administrator or related role.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Technical Expertise:

• Extensive experience with Google Admin Console, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Meet, and other Workspace tools.
• Proficient in managing users, groups, policies, and devices in a large enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of Google Vault, security and compliance features, and data protection policies.
• Experience with third-party Google Workspace integrations and APIs.
• Scripting experience with Google Apps Script, PowerShell, or other relevant technologies.

Skills:

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and protocols such as SSO, OAuth, and MFA.

Certifications (preferred but not required):

• Google Workspace Administrator Certification
• ITIL, CompTIA Network+, or other relevant certifications.

What we offer:

• Remote Work Opportunities
• Flexible Work Hours