Top 10 Fastest-Growing ICT Jobs
On September 29, according to the AI Workforce Consortium’s latest report, ICT is rapidly evolving professionals’ roles. From the top 10 fastest-growing ICT jobs, seven are AI-related, showing a significant shift across G7 economies from human skills toward technology.
According to the AI Workforce Consortium Report 2025, “AI roles now dominate tech market growth. 7 of the 10 fastest-growing ICT roles are AI-related, including AI/ML Engineer, AI Risk & Governance Specialist, and NLP Engineer.”
“The fastest-growing jobs between now and the end of the decade include big data specialists, fintech engineers, and AI and machine learning specialists,” stated the World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2025
AI Becomes a Core Competency, Not a Niche Skill
A rising demand for technology has removed AI restrictions to niche roles only; now, it is actively participating in all fundamental skills of the ICT spectrum. Whether it’s software development or automotive cybersecurity measures, professionals highly trust AI competencies.
It is stated by the AI Workforce Consortium, ICT in Motion, The Next Wave of AI Integration, that AI is no longer limited to a few specialists. It is becoming a basic skill needed across the workforce.”
“AI will create a ton of new jobs just like the internet did years ago, some we can’t even imagine yet,” said Fernando Trueba, Chief Marketing Officer, Rev.
Top 10 ICT Roles Reshaping Recruitment Priorities
“AI-powered humanoids will form a part of the future workforce… forcing companies to reimagine workplace dynamics,” states Cisco, 2025 Tech Predictions
Similarly, according to Liz Centoni, EVP & Chief Customer Experience Officer, Cisco, “The future of work won’t be a binary choice between humans or machines. It will be an ‘and.’”
Here is the list of the most demanding roles according to their value for recruitment teams:
- AI-risk and governance specialist
- NLP Engineers
- AI/ML engineer
- AI Business Consultant
- AI Infrastructure Engineer
- AI/ML Researchers
- Cloud Engineer
- Cyber Threat Intelligence Consultant
- Data Scientist
- Automation Engineer
Human Skills Still Anchor AI-Driven Hiring
Although the market is in dire need of technical expertise in AI, data analytics, and machine learning, it does not reduce the value of human skills. Professional communication, critical thinking, and decisive leadership are still at the top when hiring an employee.
These competencies, when met with AI expertise, navigation to complexities becomes smooth and deployment becomes exemplary.
“Human skills like communication, collaboration, and leadership are increasingly prioritized for responsible technology adoption” by the AI Workforce Consortium Report 2025.
Moreover, Francine Katsoudas, Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer, Cisco, stated that “As AI reshapes our world and work, people remain at the center.”
According to Toggl, Tech Job Market Report, “Analytical thinking tops the chart as the most in-demand soft skill of 2025. Adaptability, creativity, and problem-solving are now equally, if not more, crucial than technical expertise.”
A severe cybersecurity talent gap is straining the global workforce
According to the AI Workforce Consortium Report 2025, nearly 78% ICT roles need AI-based security updates.
“AI security demand is up +298%, while organizations are finding that without staff who understand AI security and governance, they cannot deploy these systems at scale,” stated the AI Workforce Consortium Report 2025
“AI will help close the cybersecurity skills gap, while CISOs opt for demotions to avoid rising legal risks,” expressed in ITPro Today, 2025 Career Trends.
However, organisations are struggling to hire new staff instead of investing the available resources. A global shortage of 4 million cybersecurity professionals showcases a wide skills gap, resulting in digital threats for businesses.
AI Fluency Boosts Career Mobility
The rapid shift in AI expertise has changed ICT job criteria, giving opportunities to new talent who are more trained to adopt the latest technology. It indicates that continuous education and focus on AI-related skills can open progressive career opportunities.
