The candidate should meet the following requirements
Job Description
Role Description
The ideal candidate will have
Location: 2 Days on Site, Hybrid - Royston, Cambridge
Department: IT / Cloud Services
About the Role We’re looking for a skilled Google Workspace Administrator to own the configuration, security, and ongoing management of our Google Workspace environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our users have a secure, reliable, and well-optimized collaboration platform while supporting business growth and operational efficiency.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both technical ownership and user-facing problem solving.
Key Responsibilities
1. Administer and maintain Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Meet, Admin Console, etc.)
2. Manage user accounts, groups, shared drives, licenses, and organizational units
3. Configure and enforce security policies (MFA, DLP, context-aware access, data retention)
4. Monitor system health, usage, and security alerts
5. Handle onboarding, offboarding, and role changes
6. Troubleshoot and resolve Google Workspace-related issues
7. Integrate Google Workspace with third-party tools and identity providers
8. Maintain documentation, procedures, and best practices
9. Support audits, compliance requirements, and security reviews
10. Provide tier 2/3 support and guidance to end users and IT teams
Required Skills & Experience
11. Proven experience administering Google Workspace in a business environment
12. Strong knowledge of Google Admin Console and security settings
13. Experience with identity and access management (SSO, MFA, user lifecycle)
14. Understanding of email security, data protection, and compliance concepts
15. Ability to troubleshoot complex user and configuration issues