Work with us
Work
at the CNI
Not just a job:
a lifestyle
Spain faces a national and international situation that demands a dynamic, effective, specialised and modern Intelligence Service able to prevent the risks that threaten our country and to promote Spanish interests abroad. Dynamism at the CNI is based on the team of professionals who work in the organisation; individuals who, regardless of their background and training, share their determination to serve Spain. Your professional career at the CNI is not only a job: it is a lifestyle. The motivation for protecting common interests always prevails over the personal aspirations of our members.
Sense of duty, loyalty, discretion and spirit of sacrifice are the qualities required of all CNI members, who reflect the diverse reality of Spain.
In turn, the CNI offers its members the chance of working at the forefront of national security, thus helping to shape the future in an innovative environment in which the contribution of each individual to teamwork is appreciated and encouraged.
Are you concerned about the future of Spain and the international community? Is security among your interests? Are you willing to get to know other realities and interact with other cultural environments? The sense of belonging to an organisation matters to you? The CNI will be able to channel your aspirations and offer a professional career.
At the forefront of
national security
General requirements
to work at the CNI
If you have already sent your CV but wish to update it, please send a new application. This new application will automatically replace the previous one.
1
Hold Spanish nationality.
2
Have the qualifications required for the post for which you are applying.
3
Not have been dismissed from any entity of the Public Administration, nor disqualified from the exercise of public functions, nor deprived of the exercise of civil rights.
4
Be at least 18. Internal regulations will determine age limits according to the nature of each job.
5
Not suffer from any illness or physical ailment that incapacitates the candidate to fulfil the tasks associated with the job.
6
Have or be about to obtain the security clearance necessary for the job.
If you have already sent your CV but wish to update it, please send a new application. This new application will automatically replace the previous one.
If you do not meet any of these requirements but still believe that your special knowledge or skills might be useful for the organisation, do not hesitate to send your CV so that we can assess these skills.
Statutory personnel
In accordance with article 1 of the Personnel Statute of the Centro Nacional de Inteligencia:
This statute aims to establish the laws and regulations that will apply to all persons providing professional services to the Centro Nacional de Inteligencia (CNI), regardless of their origin or the service provided.
Profiles
“Our mission is to protect our premises and our people. There is nothing more satisfying than knowing that those who depend on you can carry out their tasks without the least damage..”
CNI member, Security
“Truth be told, this is not a job. It is a way of living.”
CNI member, Intelligence
Intelligence includes positions whose main mission is collecting, assessing, interpreting and processing the information necessary to protect and promote Spain’s political, economic, industrial, commercial and strategic interests.. Another priority for these experts is to prevent and detect any threat against the constitutional order, the rights and freedoms of Spanish citizens, the sovereignty, integrity and security of the State, the stability of its institutions, its national economic interests and the well-being of the population.
“At the end of the day, the sacrifice is totally worth it when you see that your job was key in keeping our fellow citizens and our society safe.”
CNI member, Operations
Job positions in Operations involve collecting information through activities that require operational means, procedures or techniques.
“There is a wide variety of ICT tasks. Some of them are similar to the ones you would carry out at any multinational company. Others involve developing technological innovations that seem right out of a movie.”
CNI member, Technology
These positions include jobs providing ICT services necessary for the smooth running of the organisation and for guaranteeing system security..
ICT tasks are related to research, design, planning, development, management, implementation, maintenance and regulation of these systems.
“The sense of collective achievement brings out the best in each person.”
CNI member, Security
Security tasks include guaranteeing the safety and security of CNI facilities, personnel, materials and information..
The responsibility of these professionals is to prevent and neutralise any internal or external threat against the organisation.
“I am convinced that what we do is essential.”
CNI member, translator
Language specialists are responsible for translating and interpreting the languages of interest to the CNI. Due to the vast variety of relevant topics, the Service works with a wide range of languages. Consequently, the profiles of CNI translators and interpreters are also varied, covering languages that range from the most common to the most geographically and culturally distant ones. .
Our linguists also review CNI documents, so that our reports convey clear analyses..
“Joining the CNI was the opportunity to do a different job, surrounded by very interesting people. Since the very beginning until today, I learn something new every day.”
CNI member, carpentry specialist
Like any other organisation, there are positions whose job supports the smooth running of our activity, such as specialists in the fields of infrastructure, legal issues, administration, finance and health.
Job
categories
The professional profiles described above cover different categories within the Administration. The minimum education requirements for each category are as follows:
A1
A1
Degree
Superior Engineering Studies
Architecture
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
A2
A2
Diploma (temporary)
Technical Engineering
Technical Architecture (or equivalent)
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
C1
C1
Baccalaureate
Technician (or equivalent)
A1
C2
Graduated in E.S.O.
Auxiliary technician (or equivalent)
