IT Jobs...

[BricktownGuy]

I remember seeing a posting a few months back about IT jobs in the Metro... I searched and searched.... but cannot find it... can someone point me to the topic... or if I am dreaming about the thread it does not actually exist.... please start it here....


Anyone have or know of any IT job openings in the metro area? or the best companies to work for in the metro which have IT departments.....

[bretthexum]

Slim pickins right now (for decent paying ones).

I've been looking for a change of scenery for awhile now.

[MadMonk]

Slim pickins right now (for decent paying ones).

I've been looking for a change of scenery for awhile now.

Same here.

[Karried]

I'm sure you've seen all of these but just in case.....

Oklahoma Information Technology jobs - government jobs

it Jobs at JobsOK.com

Jobs in Oklahoma City, OK with Local Employers

Technology jobs in OK - Yahoo! Hotjobs

[Karried]

http://www.okctalk.com/tech-talk/125...mmunities.html

[BricktownGuy]

hi... thanks.... please define...."change of screnary".... as in what type???

[bretthexum]

hi... thanks.... please define...."change of screnary".... as in what type???

Change of scenery = I have a decent IT job but I am ready for something else or a new company. Too much B.S. - the list goes on. But I am not going to complain too much... I still have a job.

[BricktownGuy]

bretthexum.... PM and please tell me where you work?? what area of IT??

[Karried]

What would you say to someone contemplating moving here from Nevada in relation to IT Jobs... he did networking, computer repair, some web design, has some MS certification and some other certs ( not sure what) when he did his own thing, he was making about $60 an hour in CA.... what are the chances of finding something like that here in OK or even remotely close to that sort of hourly rate?

Do you know of any companies that he might consider in the next few months?

And is Dell strictly a call center? He is asking me what I know of the IT field here in OK and since I know next to nothing, I thought I'd ask our experts here.

What should I tell him about IT here in OK? Salary? Chance of getting and keeping a job? etc?

This guy is in a bad place and feeling pretty desperate about now .. help me please to know what to tell him.

[Karried]

so.... are there any jobs available or not????

[kevinpate]

No clue on local IT setting .. the folks I rely upon are centralized within the company and they are stationed a wee bit north of Dallas. I can reach them when i need to, and they can resolve matters for me long distance so thus far I'm happy.

[MadMonk]

IMO, unless he has some serious high-level credentials in a specialized/severely under-served field, or is looking for director-level or above positions, there's no way he going to get $60/hour in a corporate setting in Oklahoma. He might get close by doing consulting/contracting, assuming his skills are in high demand.

Dell is pretty-much all call center. They have positions for high-level / 3rd tier support available (I checked into it), but it's call center work all the same.

I've just started in a new job myself, but it took me a little over a year of looking to find something that was a good fit and had the money I needed. Luckily, I was never unemployed during my search or it would have been a much more stressful process. Good luck to your friend.

[Karried]

Yeah, that's what I thought too... thanks for the input.

At this point, I don't think he is set on getting that sort of salary here.. I personally think it's all relative... home prices, cost of living etc etc ... his wife's family is here so they are considering trying to relocate, but then again, they are concerned about the IT prospects here.

Any other opinions on this field here in OK?

[Karried]

I forgot to add, he had his own company for awhile too..I wonder how that might go here in OK... things are slowing everywhere but everyone still needs computer repair and networking right?

Does anyone know what the going rate for in house Computer Repair/Maintenance is?

[okcpulse]

Karrie, there are many spectrums of IT that compensate on different levels. And many large scale companies and facilities have in-house IT as opposed to those who do not. An any given IT department, you will have a helpdesk group, security group, software development and NT engineering (I am building my credentials to be an NT Engineer).

At this point, software support and NT Administrator positions are highest in demand, followed by network administrators and database security.

There is no going rate for in-house computer repair. The market rate in Oklahoma is roughly $45/hour, and higher if you run your own business. But pick your employer carefully. A glass company in Houston believed that $32,000 a year was a good rate for an NT Administrator. Boy were they wrong!

I cannot disclose my salary on here other than to say I am compensated well for my position here in Houston, and several major Oklahoma City companies pay the same as here in Houston for my position. I am an NT Administrator and software security analyst, if you are curious. And here's a tip for your friend in Nevada. If you want damn good job security in IT, apply at any major hospital for IT. They will always need you. Trust me.

[Karried]

Thanks Chris for the input... I appreciate it.

[hiah]

I would strongly suggest applying for employment with the State. In all honesty, it almost never pays on par with the private sector, but it's one of the last jobs you can get with a pension. It also has good healthcare. Plus, once you get your foot in the door, if you don't like the agency you work at, you can apply for jobs at other agencies, and it makes the application/interview process easier if you are already a state worker. Here's the list of openings for state jobs; it's updated weekly, and there are IT jobs: OPM - Unclassified Postings

[MadMonk]

Plus it's almost impossible to get fired. Gravy train!

[Oh GAWD the Smell!]

Federal pays better.

[BricktownGuy]

There seems to be alot of high level jobs... and entry level jobs.... in the middle... not much open at the moment...

[Karried]

Thanks all for the suggestions!

[hiah]

Plus it's almost impossible to get fired. Gravy train!

Sort of. There are two types of job positions in our State government; classified and un-classified. Classified is the old-school positions. They are the ones that are difficult to get fired from (the amount of documentation needed to fire someone is insane). These positions also typically pay less.

Un-classified is what the State is attempting to move to. It's a more traditional job type, and it falls under the "at-will" status, meaning they can fire you for pretty much any reason, as compared to the classified jobs. But the un-classified positions typically pay better as well.

And yes, Federal jobs almost always pay better

[BricktownGuy]

Anyone know of any network or System Admin jobs out there in the OKC metro area for someone who has 3-5 years of experience in the industry?

Anything from any internal openings listed within your company?

[BricktownGuy]

noone???

[muzique808]

Unfortunately, it isn't a good time to look for IT jobs with the state at the moment. State budget cuts, along with the pending reorganization of IT functions (House Bill 1170) have more than a few keeping an eye out for a new gig.

Check out usajobs.gov. I see quite a few openings from time to time at Tinker. Also, L3 and some of the other tech placement agencies have contracts with FAA and other local government offices. I have had a few friends start out as a contractor, which opened the door for a full time position with the Federal agency.

Good luck!