Implement a virtual private network

Description

Create an encrypted connection between private networks, such as different local networks of a company, over the internet to ensure that only authorized users can access it and that the data cannot be intercepted.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 8 occupations
  • Optional in 20 occupations
  • Total: 28 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Telecommunications engineer
    Telecommunications engineers design, build, test and maintain telecommunication systems and networks, including radio and broadcasting equipment.They analyse customer needs and req…
  • ICT technician
    ICT technicians install, maintain, repair and operate information systems and any ICT related equipment (laptops, desktops, servers, tablets, smart phones, communications equipment…
  • ICT network technician
    ICT network technicians install, maintain and troubleshoot networks, data communications equipment and network installed devices such as printers and storage area networks. They al…
  • ICT network administrator
    ICT network administrators maintain operation of a reliable, secure, and efficient data communications network, including LAN, WAN, intranet, and internet. They perform network add…
  • ICT system administrator
    ICT system administrators are responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer and network systems, servers, workstations and peripheral devices. They …
  • Computer hardware repair technician
    Computer hardware repair technicians install, examine, test and repair computer hardware and peripheral components. They test computers' functionality, identify the problems and re…
  • ICT network engineer
    ICT network engineers implement, maintain and support computer networks. They also perform network modelling, analysis, and planning. They may also design network and computer secu…
  • ICT network architect
    ICT network architects design the topology and connectivity of ICT network such as hardware, infrastructure, communication and hardware components. Excludes people performing manag…

Optional for

  • ICT security administrator
    ICT security administrators plan and carry out security measures to protect information and data from unauthorised access, deliberate attack, theft and corruption. Other titles The…
  • Telecommunications technician
    Telecommunications technicians install, test, maintain and troubleshoot telecommunications systems. They repair or replace defective devices and equipment and maintain a safe worki…
  • Telephone switchboard operator
    Telephone switchboard operators establish telephone connections by using switchboards and consoles. They also answer customer inquiries and service problem reports. Duties The duti…
  • ICT disaster recovery analyst
    ICT disaster recovery analysts develop, maintain, and implement ICT continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions. They support the technical teams, assess the risks, d…
  • Communication infrastructure maintainer
    Communication infrastructure maintainers install, repair, run and maintain infrastructure for communication systems. Duties Communication infrastructure maintainers typically do th…
  • Radio technician
    Radio technicians install, adjust, test, maintain, and repair mobile or stationary radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communications systems. They also mo…
  • Telecommunications manager
    Telecommunications managers coordinate telecommunications staff activities for installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining telecommunications equipment and infrastructur…
  • ICT capacity planner
    ICT capacity planners ensure that the capacity of ICT services and ICT infrastructure is able to deliver agreed service level targets in a cost effective and timely manner. They…
  • Knowledge engineer
    Knowledge engineers integrate structured knowledge into computer systems (knowledge bases) in order to solve complex problems normally requiring a high level of human expertise or …
  • Data centre operator
    Data centre operators maintain computer operations within the data centre. They manage daily activities within the centre to solve problems, maintain the system availability, and e…
  • System configurator
    System configurators tailor a computer system to the organisation's and users' needs. They adjust the base system and software to the needs of the customer. They perform configurat…
  • ICT security technician
    ICT security technicians propose and implement necessary security updates and measures whenever is required. They advise, support, inform and provide training and security awarenes…
  • ICT system analyst
    ICT system analysts specify the system needs to meet the end user requirements. They analyse system functions in order to define their goals or purposes and to discover operations……
  • Mobile devices technician
    Mobile devices technicians carry out proper fault diagnosis to improve the quality of mobile devices and repair them. They provide information related to a number of services, incl…
  • ICT system integration consultant
    ICT system integration consultants advise on bringing together different systems to interoperate within an organisation for enabling data sharing and reducing redundancy. Other tit…
  • Telecommunications equipment maintainer
    Telecommunications equipment maintainers repair, install or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communication…
  • Telecommunications engineering technician
    Telecommunications engineering technicians deploy, maintain and monitor a telecommunication system that provides interactions between data and voice communications, such as telepho…
  • Webmaster
    Webmasters deploy, maintain, monitor and support a web server to meet service requirements. They ensure optimum system integrity, security, backup and performance. They coordinate …
  • ICT operations manager
    ICT operations managers coordinate ICT services and infrastructure ensuring that the organisation has the required infrastructural resources. They also plan and monitor stages of e…
  • Mobile phone repair technician
    Mobile phone repair technicians run tests to assess the mobile phones' functionality, install and update phone software, troubleshoot wiring problems, and replace damaged parts and…

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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