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
report test findings
implement ICT risk management
develop information security strategy
define technical requirements
keep up with the latest information systems solutions
execute software tests
manage disaster recovery plans
manage IT security compliances
ICT security legislation
analyse ICT system
keep task records
define security policies
identify ICT security risks
ICT security standards
identify ICT system weaknesses
provide ICT consulting advice
verify formal ICT specifications
educate on data confidentiality
perform risk analysis
execute ICT audits
monitor system performance
cyber attack counter-measures
organisational resilience
information security strategy
Optional & specialised skills
internet governance
ensure proper document management
web application security threats
create project specifications
ICT project management methodologies
provide user documentation
Agile project management
track key performance indicators
lead disaster recovery exercises
Internet of Things
give live presentation
ICT encryption
Process-based management
manage ICT change request process
manage changes in ICT system
Lean project management
perform project management
ICT process quality models
copyright legislation
optimise choice of ICT solution
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.