Google Workspace Security Engineer (DLP and Device Management)

Intelance; United States; Remote; USD 92,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist cyber assurance panel

Defined outcomes

Remote work with scope

Further technical assignments

Flexible, project-based work

Job summary

Intelance is seeking a hands-on Google Workspace Security Engineer as an associate contractor to close technical security gaps for clients. The assignment runs from December 2026 to January 2027 and will require about 6 to 10 days in total, with a written scope and day rate.

You will set up Gmail DLP, configure device management (Google endpoint management or client tools), and ensure controls support ISO/IEC 27001:2022 or SOC 2 audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of hands-on Google Workspace security administration in live company tenants.
• Gmail DLP rules implemented in production.
• Device management rollout across macOS and mobile devices in production.
• Understanding of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 or SOC 2 audits.
• Careful change: planning, testing and safe rollback.
• Clear, concise handover notes.

Responsibilities

• Review the client's Google Workspace security settings and agree a short, practical plan.
• Design and set up Gmail DLP rules for the data that matters most, tested to avoid blocking normal work.
• Set up and tune device management for laptops and phones, using Google endpoint management or client tools.
• Apply sensible device rules such as screen lock, disk encryption, updates and remote wipe.
• Check that each control works and collect evidence for the ISO 27001 surveillance audit.
• Link controls to the client's compliance platform (e.g., Vanta) where possible.
• Write short handover notes so the client's team can run the controls after you leave.
• Follow Intelance quality, security, confidentiality and change control procedures.

Skills

Google Workspace security

Gmail DLP design

Device management

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 knowledge

Handover documentation

Tools

Jamf

Kandji

Intune

Google Endpoint Management

Vanta

Job description

Intelance is a UK advisory and assurance firm working across enterprise architecture, cyber assurance, AI governance and data governance. We run information security management systems (ISMS) for growing technology companies certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022. We are appointing a hands on Google Workspace Security Engineer as an associate contractor to close technical security gaps for our clients.

Your first assignment is with an ISO 27001 certified technology company with offices in the UK and Asia. You will set up email data loss prevention (DLP), which stops sensitive data leaving the company by email, and device management, which keeps company laptops and phones secure. The work runs from December 2026 to January 2027 and needs about 6 to 10 days in total.

This is an associate panel role. Each assignment is agreed separately with a written scope, timetable and day rate.

Tasks

• Review the client's current Google Workspace security settings and agree a short, practical plan.

• Design and set up Gmail DLP rules for the data that matters most, tested to avoid blocking normal work.

• Set up and tune device management for laptops and phones, using Google endpoint management or the client's chosen tool (for example Jamf, Kandji or Intune).

• Apply sensible device rules such as screen lock, disk encryption, updates and remote wipe.

• Check that each control works and collect clear evidence for the ISO 27001 surveillance audit.

• Link controls to the client's compliance platform (for example Vanta) where possible.

• Write short handover notes so the client's team can run the controls after you leave.

• Follow Intelance quality, security, confidentiality and change control procedures.

Requirements

Essential

• At least three years of hands on Google Workspace security administration in live company tenants.

• Has set up Gmail DLP rules in production.

• Has rolled out device management across macOS and mobile devices in production.

• Understands how these controls support ISO/IEC 27001:2022 or SOC 2 audits.

• Careful with change: plans, tests and rolls back safely.

• Clear, concise writing for handover notes.

• Based in the UK and able to work as a self-employed contractor.

Desirable

• Experience with Jamf, Kandji, Mosyle or Microsoft Intune.

• Experience with Vanta or a similar compliance platform.

• Google Workspace Administrator or similar certification.

• Experience with SaaS companies that have staff in more than one country.

Benefits

• Join Intelance's specialist cyber assurance associate panel.

• A clear, well scoped first assignment with defined outcomes.

• Remote work with a written scope, timetable and agreed day rate.

• Further technical assignments as our managed ISMS client base grows.

• Flexible, project based work you can fit around other commitments.