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
ethical hacker
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
execute ICT audits
web application security threats
identify ICT security risks
monitor system performance
perform security vulnerability assessments
tools for ICT test automation
analyse the context of an organisation
identify ICT system weaknesses
cyber attack counter-measures
execute software tests
develop code exploits
provide technical documentation
software anomalies
computer forensics
penetration testing tool
address problems critically
legal requirements of ICT products
Optional & specialised skills
Outsourcing model
information security strategy
solve ICT system problems
SaaS (service-oriented modelling)
Nessus
cyber security
ICT security standards
ICT network security risks
levels of software testing
organisational resilience
ICT encryption
internet governance
define security policies
Internet of Things
Hybrid model
service-oriented modelling
manage IT security compliances
Nexpose
proxy servers
maintain ICT server
perform project management
Open source model
ICT security legislation
WhiteHat Sentinel
information confidentiality
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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.