Overview
Remote
$50+
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Skills
Google Workspace Migration Specialist
Job Details
Job Title: Google Workspace Migration Specialist
Location: 100% Remote USA
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: Long Term
Experience: 5+ Years
Rate: $50hr. C2C/1099 or $42hr. W2 All Inclusive
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Google Workspace Migration Specialist to lead and support the transition from legacy platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, Exchange, Lotus Notes, etc.) to Google Workspace. This role involves technical planning, configuration, data migration, and user adoption support. You ll collaborate closely with IT stakeholders, end-users, and Google partners to ensure a smooth and secure migration experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end migrationof emails, calendars, contacts, files, and permissions to Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.).
- Assess current IT environments and define the migration strategy, roadmap, and technical approach.
- Use tools such as Google Workspace Migrate, GWSMO, GWMME, CloudM, BitTitan, or custom scripts for migration.
- Configure Google Admin Consolesettings, domains, security, and organizational units (OUs).
- Troubleshoot and resolve migration-related issues, performance bottlenecks, and user access concerns.
- Conduct pre-migration assessments, test migrations, and post-migration validations.
- Provide training, documentation, and technical supportfor users and administrators.
- Ensure compliance with data security, retention policies, and regulatory requirements during and after the migration.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) migrationsfrom legacy systems.
- Proficiency with Google Admin Console, Google Workspace tools, and migration utilities.
- Experience with Microsoft Exchange, Outlook, Office 365, or other enterprise email/file systems.
- Solid understanding of IMAP/SMTP, DNS, SSO, OAuth, directory sync (LDAP/AD/Google Directory Sync).
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple migration waves in a remote, cross-functional environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Google Workspace Administrator or Deployment Professional certification.
- Experience with scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Google Apps Script.
- Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
- Prior experience in industries such as education, healthcare, legal, or financeis a plus.
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