Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
ICT security consultant
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
monitor system performance
perform risk analysis
organisational resilience
execute software tests
identify ICT security risks
analyse ICT system
define technical requirements
information security strategy
identify ICT system weaknesses
manage IT security compliances
provide ICT consulting advice
keep task records
educate on data confidentiality
execute ICT audits
report test findings
define security policies
ICT security legislation
verify formal ICT specifications
keep up with the latest information systems solutions
develop information security strategy
cyber attack counter-measures
manage disaster recovery plans
implement ICT risk management
ICT security standards
Optional & specialised skills
give live presentation
track key performance indicators
ICT encryption
internet governance
Agile project management
copyright legislation
optimise choice of ICT solution
ICT project management methodologies
perform project management
manage ICT change request process
manage changes in ICT system
create project specifications
web application security threats
Lean project management
Internet of Things
provide user documentation
ensure proper document management
Process-based management
ICT process quality models
lead disaster recovery exercises
Other matches: security consultant · ICT security technician · ICT security manager · ICT security administrator · green ICT consultant
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.