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