Google Workspace
Admin

The operational backbone of our collaboration environment

We are seeking an experienced and meticulous Google Workspace Admin to act as the operational backbone of our digital collaboration and productivity environment. This role is crucial for ensuring the security, efficiency, and seamless operation of our internal Google Workspace ecosystem, as well as managing clients’ environments and providing support to their administrative teams where applicable.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with deep technical proficiency in managing and securing enterprise-level cloud collaboration tools. You must be eager to continuously evolve our existing solutions alongside updates to the Google Cloud Platform.

You will be responsible for user lifecycle management, security policy enforcement, configuration optimization, and providing expert-level support. You will directly enable our teams, including those focusing on AI, automation, and data, to work effectively and securely, both internally at Wise Pirates and with our clients.

What you will actually do

• Core AdministrationManage the full user lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, changes) for all Google Workspace accounts, licenses, and groups (Gmail, Drive, Meet, Calendar, Chat) for the company and its clients.
• Security & ComplianceImplement, manage, and audit security settings, including enforcing Multi-Factor Authentication, monitoring security alerts, managing spam filters, configuring data loss prevention policies, and collaborating with the internal team to audit behaviour and compliance.
• Access & SharingControl and audit internal and external sharing policies for Google Drive, ensuring sensitive company data and client files are protected and shared according to established governance policies.
• Policy ManagementConfigure and manage organizational units, settings, and policies across the entire Google Workspace environment to meet business requirements and optimize performance.
• Automation & EfficiencyIdentify opportunities to automate administrative tasks using scripting (Google Apps Script, Python) to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
• Integration ManagementManage third-party integrations with Google Workspace, ensuring secure connections via OAuth 2.0 and API management.
• TroubleshootingProvide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support for complex Google Workspace issues related to mail flow, calendar synchronization, Drive access, mobile device management, and user authentication.
• Monitoring & ReportingUse the Google Workspace Admin Console and related tools to monitor system health, audit logs, generate usage reports, and proactively identify potential issues or non-compliance.
• Change ManagementCommunicate upcoming platform changes, new feature rollouts, and best practices to end-users and organizational stakeholders.

Technical & platform skills

Experience

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience managing and administering a Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) environment for an organization with 100+ users.

Admin Console

Expert proficiency in the Google Workspace Admin Console across all domains (Users, Groups, Security, Reporting, Devices, Billing).

Mail & identity protocols

Strong knowledge of core internet protocols relevant to email (DNS, MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC) and security (SSO, SAML, OAuth).

Google Vault

Experience with Google Vault for eDiscovery and archival policy management.

Scripting

Familiarity with scripting languages (Google Apps Script or Python) for automating administrative tasks is a significant advantage.

Device management

Experience managing Mobile Device Management within the Google Workspace environment.

Behavioral skills

High Attention to Detail

Meticulous in configuration, user provisioning, and adherence to security standards.

Proactive Problem Solver

Ability to anticipate administrative and security challenges and implement preventative measures.

Customer Service Focus

Strong commitment to providing timely, expert support and clear technical explanations to end-users.

Security Mindset

Naturally applies a security-first perspective to all configuration and policy decisions.

Documentation Skills

Ability to create clear, accurate, and up-to-date documentation for internal processes and user guides.

Kindness

At Wise Pirates we promote and admire kindness, regardless of rhythm, intensity, or efficiency.

Analytical Mindset

Capable of putting data first and obsessed with analytical initiatives and insight building, always with client satisfaction and business results in mind.

AI Readiness

Interest and fluency in using AI as a partner to deliver efficient value, respecting security and privacy regulations.

Innovation Lover

Someone seeking continuous growth and desiring to be part of innovative solutions.

Results-Oriented Zeal

An unwavering commitment to the client’s bottom line. You are expected to push boundaries, not just to secure environments but to optimize them, chasing best overall performance and business goals.

Not required. Noticed.

• Google Workspace Administrator Certification or Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect.
• Experience integrating Google Workspace with other identity providers such as Azure AD or Okta.
• Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform IaaS and PaaS services, particularly as they relate to security and data handling.
• Experience with Data Loss Prevention and retention policy implementation.
• Experience with end clients in an agency or consultancy role.