Google Workspace Migration Engineer 6 Months Contract Remote USA (East/Central)

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced IT integration contractor to assist in the technical planning and execution of a significant corporate acquisition. This is a cross-platform integration project requiring deep expertise in both Google Workspace/Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) and Microsoft Office 365 ecosystems. Your role will be to help build plans to bridge two distinct technology stacks, develop a comprehensive migration strategy, and execute a seamless integration of collaboration tools and identity management systems.
Key Responsibilities Assessment & Planning

In coordination with IT staff, conduct comprehensive audit of both organizations' current technology environments, including infrastructure, applications, data locations, and compliance requirements
Document all Google Workspace configurations
Assess Office 365 tenant architecture and integration points in the acquiring organization
Identify all data sources, file repositories, email archives, and collaboration spaces that require integration or migration
Map user roles, permissions, and access patterns across both organizations

Migration Strategy Development

Develop a phased migration roadmap that addresses email consolidation, file storage integration, identity management, and compute infrastructure
Evaluate options for handling Google Workspace services: selective migration to Office 365, coexistence, or hybrid approach
Create detailed technical specifications for identity federation, SSO, and cross-platform authentication
Develop rollback plans and risk mitigation strategies

Integration Execution

Configure and test email routing, coexistence, and eventual consolidation between Exchange Online and Google Workspace
Design and implement file migration strategy between Google Drive and OneDrive/SharePoint
Establish directory synchronization and identity management across both platforms (Azure AD, Google Cloud Directory)
Configure collaborative scenarios where users from both platforms need to work together

Project Management & Communication

Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and escalation management
Create documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures for the integrated environment
Facilitate knowledge transfer and training for both IT teams on unfamiliar platforms

Knowledge Transfer & Training

Educate Fitch's IT team on Google Workspace and Google Cloud Platform architecture and administration
Educate acquired organization's IT team on Office 365 and Azure infrastructure

Required Qualifications

7+ years of enterprise IT infrastructure and cloud services experience
Deep expertise with Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Groups, Meet, Calendar) including advanced administration and configuration
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 ecosystem (Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Azure AD)
Demonstrated experience with email migration projects (Gmail to Exchange Online or vice versa)
Experience with cloud identity and access management (IAM) across multiple platforms
Understanding of hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud strategies
Experience with enterprise acquisitions or large-scale technology integrations
Familiarity with compliance and data governance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2, etc.)
Excellent documentation and technical writing abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect or equivalent Google Cloud Platform certifications
Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect)
Google Workspace Administrator certification
Experience with third-party integration and migration tools (ShareGate preferred)
Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and/or Google Apps Script for automation
Track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget

Google Workspace Migration Engineer

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