Senior Google Workspace Administrator

Sonata Software; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonata Software is seeking a Senior Google Workspace Administrator in Hyderabad (Hybrid) to manage, secure, and optimize our enterprise Google Workspace environment. You will have hands-on responsibility for identity management, email security, compliance, endpoint management, and automation.

The ideal candidate brings 8–10 years experience in Google Workspace administration within enterprise or mid-market settings, plus strong scripting and automation skills (GAM, Apps Script, Python) to

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in CS/IT or equivalent practical experience.
• Google Professional Workspace Administrator certification strongly preferred.
• 8–10 years hands-on enterprise Google Workspace administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage users, groups, OUs, licenses, and admin role delegations.
• Configure directory synchronization with AD or Entra ID.
• Administer SSO, SAML/OAuth integrations, MFA, and contextual access policies.
• Manage Gmail routing, retention policies, and gateways.
• Implement SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and BIMI email authentication.
• Oversee Drive/Shared Drives governance and Meet settings.
• Configure DLP rules, anti-phishing/malware filters, and alerts.
• Manage Google Vault for holds, eDiscovery, and retention policies.
• Audit OAuth apps and Marketplace integrations.
• Review audit logs and export telemetry to SIEM/observability platforms.
• Configure and support Google Endpoint Management across devices.
• Enforce device encryption, password complexity, remote wipe, and conditional access.
• Automate repetitive workflows using GAM/GAMADV-XTD3, Apps Script, or Python.

Skills

Google Workspace administration

Identity management

Email security

Compliance

Automation

GAM / GAMADV-XTD3

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Google Professional Workspace Administrator certification

Tools

GCDS

Active Directory

Entra ID

SSO

SAML/OAuth

Google Workspace Admin SDK

Splunk

Datadog

MDM/MAM

Job description

Job Title: Senior Google Workspace Administrator

Experience: 8-10 Years
Location: Hyderabad (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Google Workspace Administrator to manage, secure, and optimize our enterprise Google Workspace environment. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Google Workspace administration, identity management, email security, compliance, endpoint management, and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage users, groups, Organizational Units (OUs), licenses, and administrative role delegations.
• Configure and maintain directory synchronization (Google Cloud Directory Sync / GCDS) with Active Directory or Microsoft Entra ID.
• Administer Single Sign-On (SSO), SAML/OAuth integrations, multi-factor authentication (2SV/MFA), and contextual access policies.
• Manage Gmail routing, split delivery, dual delivery, inbound/outbound gateways, and retention policies.
• Implement and enforce email authentication protocols: SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and BIMI.
• Oversee Google Drive & Shared Drives governance, external sharing permissions, Google Meet settings, and calendar interoperability.
• Configure Data Loss Prevention (DLP) rules, anti-phishing/malware filters, and anomaly detection alerts.
• Manage Google Vault for legal holds, eDiscovery, and regulatory retention policies.
• Audit third-party OAuth application access and Google Workspace Marketplace apps to prevent shadow IT and unvetted API integrations.
• Review audit logs and the Security Investigation Tool; export telemetry to SIEM/observability platforms (e.g., Splunk, Datadog).
• Configure and support Google Endpoint Management (MDM/MAM) across iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows devices.
• Enforce device-level encryption, password complexity, remote wipe policies, and conditional access.

Automation & Scripting

• Automate repetitive administrative workflows using GAM / GAMADV-XTD3, Google Apps Script, or Python via Google Workspace Admin SDK APIs.
• Maintain automated scripts for streamlined onboarding, role transitions, and offboarding workflows.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education & Certifications: Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience. Google Professional Workspace Administrator certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience: 8-10 years of relevant hands-on experience administering Google Workspace in enterprise or mid-market environments.