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The successful candidate will assist the primary Google Workspace Administrator with day-to-day operations, user support, account management, security configuration, documentation, and troubleshooting while ensuring compliance with organizational security policies.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nAssist in administering Google Workspace services including Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Chat, Calendar, and Forms.\nCreate, modify, and disable user accounts, groups, organizational units, and permissions.\nSupport user onboarding, offboarding, and role changes.\nAssist with license management and subscription administration.\nHelp implement and maintain Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO), and identity management.\nMonitor system health, security alerts, and user activity.\nTroubleshoot Google Workspace-related issues and provide end-user support.\nSupport incident response and service restoration activities.\nAssist in maintaining documentation, operational procedures, and administrative guides.\nParticipate in testing and deploying new Google Workspace features.\nCoordinate with senior administrators, IT teams, and vendors when required.\nProvide backup coverage for the primary Google Workspace Administrator during planned or emergency absences.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).\n2–5 years of experience supporting Google Workspace administration.\nKnowledge of:\no Google Admin Console\no Gmail Administration\no Google Drive Administration\no Google Meet & Chat\no User and Group Management\no Organizational Units\no Google Workspace Security\n\nUnderstanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM).\nFamiliarity with MFA, SSO, and Zero Trust security concepts.\nExperience supporting enterprise cloud collaboration platforms.\nStrong troubleshooting and customer service skills.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nGoogle Workspace Administrator Certification.\nExperience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).\nKnowledge of NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP security requirements.\nExperience with PowerShell, Bash, or scripting/automation.\nExperience working in federal or government-contractor environments.\n\nPreferred Certifications\n\nGoogle Workspace Administrator Professional\nGoogle Associate Cloud Engineer\nGoogle Professional Cloud Security Engineer (Preferred)\nGoogle Professional Cloud Architect (Preferred)\n\nDesired Skills\n\nGoogle Workspace Administration\nIdentity & Access Management\nSecurity Administration\nUser Lifecycle Management\nDocumentation\nIncident Response\nCloud Administration\nTechnical Support\nProblem Solving\nTeam Collaboration\n\nNice-to-Have Experience\n\nEnterprise Google Workspace environments (1,000+ users)\nMigration projects\nSecurity compliance initiatives\nIT Service Management (ITIL)\nHelp Desk or Desktop Support background","company":"Softthinksolutionsinc","rawCompany":"softthinksolutionsinc","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T14:03:50.176Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1299.01","title":"Web Administrators","slug":"web-administrators"},{"code":"15-1232.00","title":"Computer User Support Specialists","slug":"computer-user-support-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"},{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Backup / Junior Google Workspace Administrator","description":"Job title: Backup / Junior Google Workspace Administrator\nLocation: Onsite - Washington, DC\nWork authorization: US Citizen\n\nJob Summary\nWe are seeking a Backup / Junior Google Workspace Administrator to support the administration, maintenance, and security of an enterprise Google Workspace environment. The successful candidate will assist the primary Google Workspace Administrator with day-to-day operations, user support, account management, security configuration, documentation, and troubleshooting while ensuring compliance with organizational security policies.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nAssist in administering Google Workspace services including Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Chat, Calendar, and Forms.\nCreate, modify, and disable user accounts, groups, organizational units, and permissions.\nSupport user onboarding, offboarding, and role changes.\nAssist with license management and subscription administration.\nHelp implement and maintain Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO), and identity management.\nMonitor system health, security alerts, and user activity.\nTroubleshoot Google Workspace-related issues and provide end-user support.\nSupport incident response and service restoration activities.\nAssist in maintaining documentation, operational procedures, and administrative guides.\nParticipate in testing and deploying new Google Workspace features.\nCoordinate with senior administrators, IT teams, and vendors when required.\nProvide backup coverage for the primary Google Workspace Administrator during planned or emergency absences.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).\n2–5 years of experience supporting Google Workspace administration.\nKnowledge of:\no Google Admin Console\no Gmail Administration\no Google Drive Administration\no Google Meet & Chat\no User and Group Management\no Organizational Units\no Google Workspace Security\n\nUnderstanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM).\nFamiliarity with MFA, SSO, and Zero Trust security concepts.\nExperience supporting enterprise cloud collaboration platforms.\nStrong troubleshooting and customer service skills.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nGoogle Workspace Administrator Certification.\nExperience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).\nKnowledge of NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP security requirements.\nExperience with PowerShell, Bash, or scripting/automation.\nExperience working in federal or government-contractor environments.\n\nPreferred Certifications\n\nGoogle Workspace Administrator Professional\nGoogle Associate Cloud Engineer\nGoogle Professional Cloud Security Engineer (Preferred)\nGoogle Professional Cloud Architect (Preferred)\n\nDesired Skills\n\nGoogle Workspace Administration\nIdentity & Access Management\nSecurity Administration\nUser Lifecycle Management\nDocumentation\nIncident Response\nCloud Administration\nTechnical Support\nProblem Solving\nTeam Collaboration\n\nNice-to-Have Experience\n\nEnterprise Google Workspace environments (1,000+ users)\nMigration projects\nSecurity compliance initiatives\nIT Service Management (ITIL)\nHelp Desk or Desktop Support background","datePosted":"2026-08-08T14:03:50.176Z","dateModified":"2026-08-08T14:03:50.176Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Softthinksolutionsinc","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"cd98de3b679fb81d43a02ec9"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cd98de3b679fb81d43a02ec9"}}