Tier II IT Support

[DASuberm52]

Hello, I am currently a US citizen looking to move to Spain. I may be taking a gamble with the global employment/economic situation but I am looking for "Change".

I currently work as a DoD Government Contractor at a Tier II level support. It's all I know. Computers, printers, networks anything IT..

[x]...I am currently 24
[x]...single
[x]...no children
[x]...no huge debt, nothing really holding me back

I am looking for guidance or if anyone could shed light on finding a job (IT Support) like that in Spain. I know how to speak Spanish (fluently - basics) and of course English being my first language. Anything that would allow me to use my U.S. security clearance from DoD and use in some Federal/Gov't location in Spain? Where do I search where do I begin?

I tried using search function here, but nothing related to DoD and Tier II? Any input would be greatly appreciated Gracias!!

[jojo]

Originally Posted by DASuberm52

Hello, I am currently a US citizen looking to move to Spain. I may be taking a gamble with the global employment/economic situation but I am looking for "Change".

I currently work as a DoD Government Contractor at a Tier II level support. It's all I know. Computers, printers, networks anything IT..

[x]...I am currently 24
[x]...single
[x]...no children
[x]...no huge debt, nothing really holding me back

I am looking for guidance or if anyone could shed light on finding a job (IT Support) like that in Spain. I know how to speak Spanish (fluently - basics) and of course English being my first language. Anything that would allow me to use my U.S. security clearance from DoD and use in some Federal/Gov't location in Spain? Where do I search where do I begin?

I tried using search function here, but nothing related to DoD and Tier II? Any input would be greatly appreciated Gracias!!

I guess what you need to ask yourself , in the nicest possible way, is would a company need to go through the hassle of sponsoring and employing you when there is mass unemployment here in Spain??

However, the only thing I can suggest is you e-mail any particular companies that may need your level of skills and see what happens

Jo xx

[SteveHall]

My first answer would be absolutely no chance whatsoever, my second answer would be absolutely no chance whatsoever and my third would be pretty much the same.

Read any threads about Americans working in Spain - visas, sponsorships etc and you will see the issues and with the highest unemployment in W.Europe it just gets worse.

That said AYK you only need one break - hope you get one.

Sorry but you asked for opinions.

[Xose]

Originally Posted by DASuberm52

Hello, I am currently a US citizen looking to move to Spain. I may be taking a gamble with the global employment/economic situation but I am looking for "Change".

I currently work as a DoD Government Contractor at a Tier II level support. It's all I know. Computers, printers, networks anything IT..

[x]...I am currently 24
[x]...single
[x]...no children
[x]...no huge debt, nothing really holding me back

I am looking for guidance or if anyone could shed light on finding a job (IT Support) like that in Spain. I know how to speak Spanish (fluently - basics) and of course English being my first language. Anything that would allow me to use my U.S. security clearance from DoD and use in some Federal/Gov't location in Spain? Where do I search where do I begin?

I tried using search function here, but nothing related to DoD and Tier II? Any input would be greatly appreciated Gracias!!

I asume you mean US DoD - or do you have Spanish Gov DoD clearence also?!
In any case, the latter will be very specifically sourced from a massive database of funccionarios (I suspect). For normal work of this type, infojobs.net is an excellent site.

I know Computacentre (SCH in Spain) have a major European wide IT customer service centre in Barcelona and were until recently recruiting at all levels. Also, GE Capital IT Solutions were bought up by them (in Spain only of course) and they were very busy all over but particularly in Madrid and Barcelona. So SCH might be a good starting point.

Good luck.

[jojo]

Originally Posted by Xose

I asume you mean US DoD - or do you have Spanish Gov DoD clearence also?!
In any case, the latter will be very specifically sourced from a massive database of funccionarios (I suspect). For normal work of this type, infojobs.net is an excellent site.

I know Computacentre (SCH in Spain) have a major European wide IT customer service centre in Barcelona and were until recently recruiting at all levels. Also, GE Capital IT Solutions were bought up by them (in Spain only of course) and they were very busy all over but particularly in Madrid and Barcelona. So SCH might be a good starting point.

Good luck.

They´ve just laid off nearly 500 IT workers at all levels on the IT technical park near Malaga, so there maybe quite alot of competition???

Jo xx

[Xose]

Originally Posted by DASuberm52

Hello, I am currently a US citizen looking to move to Spain. I may be taking a gamble with the global employment/economic situation but I am looking for "Change".

I currently work as a DoD Government Contractor at a Tier II level support. It's all I know. Computers, printers, networks anything IT..

[x]...I am currently 24
[x]...single
[x]...no children
[x]...no huge debt, nothing really holding me back

I am looking for guidance or if anyone could shed light on finding a job (IT Support) like that in Spain. I know how to speak Spanish (fluently - basics) and of course English being my first language. Anything that would allow me to use my U.S. security clearance from DoD and use in some Federal/Gov't location in Spain? Where do I search where do I begin?

I tried using search function here, but nothing related to DoD and Tier II? Any input would be greatly appreciated Gracias!!

Hi Again,
Try the DoD sites in the US for work being done in Spain.

SENER Ingeniería y Sistemas, S.A have worked recently with the US Defence department developing Predator so these sorts of companies may well have some results for you.

Apparently Zapatero and Obama got on like a house on fire so you never know, work with DoD clearence might be booming soon

[SteveHall]

"Apparently Zapatero and Obama got on like a house on fire so you never know, work with DoD clearence might be booming soon"

Yes, just what crown jewels did Mr Bean give away even to be allowed to go jogging with Obama?

[Xose]

Originally Posted by jojo

They´ve just laid off nearly 500 IT workers at all levels on the IT technical park near Malaga, so there maybe quite alot of competition???

Jo xx

500 at all levels, sacre bleu, the traffic lights will be stuffed soon and god only knows how the Malaga Agencia Tributaria are going to manage the 2008 exercise.

Seriously though, the professional IT sites are screaming for pro's... but they have to be willing to "get on their bike". The nearest poligono might not be where the jobs are.

[Xose]

Originally Posted by SteveHall

"Apparently Zapatero and Obama got on like a house on fire so you never know, work with DoD clearence might be booming soon"

Yes, just what crown jewels did Mr Bean give away even to be allowed to go jogging with Obama?

Who knows. If I see any previously decommissioned US/ESP shared ICBM bases I'll know what

[jojo]

Originally Posted by SteveHall

Yes, just what crown jewels did Mr Bean give away even to be allowed to go jogging with Obama?

Who´s Mr. Bean??


Jo xx