SOC & BCM Expert @ Ageas

Amon; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work environment

Up to 50% remote work

Meal vouchers

Company car & mobility budget

Learning & development platform

Résumé du poste

Ageas is a leading international insurance group offering life and non-life products with operations across Europe and Asia. The hybrid role focuses on owning day-to-day BCM oversight and external SOC governance for the Corporate Center, ensuring incident response, risk monitoring, and ISO alignment.

You will bridge internal teams, external providers, and executives, supporting governance, metrics, and crisis leadership across multiple countries and regulatory regimes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in BCM, Security Operations, or IT Risk in a complex corporate environment.
• Experience managing external MSSP/SOC providers.
• Strong knowledge of BCM standards (ISO 22301) or cybersecurity frameworks.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CBCI, CBCP, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer) are assets.

Responsabilités

• Oversee end-to-end BCM activities for Ageas Corporate Center aligned with ISO 22301.
• Coordinate BIAs and BCM risk assessments across departments.
• Maintain and test crisis management, emergency, and communication plans.
• Organize resilience exercises including datacenter reversal tests with IT partners.
• Act as Incident Manager during major escalations and incidents.
• Interface with external SOC provider and participate in QA meetings.

Connaissances

Vendor management

Cybersecurity

BCM

Incident management

Stakeholder management

Formation

Master's degree (CS/Cybersecurity/IT)

Description du poste

Ageas is a listed international insurance Group with a heritage spanning 200 years, offering Retail and Business customers Life and Non-Life insurance, and is also engaged in reinsurance activities. As an international insurance company, Ageas concentrates its activities in Europe and Asia through a combination of wholly owned subsidiaries and long-term partnerships with strong financial Institutions and key distributors.

Ageas ranks among the market leaders in the countries in which it operates. It represents a staff force of about 50,000 people and reported annual inflows of over EUR 19.6 billion in 2025. Ageas aims to be a Great place to Grow for all people, while always staying true to its four values: care, share, deliver and dare.

Role

Tasks and responsibilities

In this hybrid role, you will take ownership of the day-to-day oversight of the external SOC provider as well as the execution of the Business Continuity Management lifecycle for Ageas Corporate Center. Acting as the primary bridge between internal operational teams, external security providers, and executive stakeholders, you will ensure seamless incident escalation, continuous risk monitoring, and full alignment with ISO standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Continuity Management (BCM):

• Oversee and execute the end-to-end BCM activities for Ageas Corporate Center, ensuring alignment with ISO 22301 principles and guidelines.
• Conduct companywide Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and review BCM risk assessments across Corporate Center departments.
• Maintain, update, and test crisis management, emergency, and communication plans.
• Organize and coordinate key operational resilience exercises, including the annual datacenter reversal test in collaboration with IT suppliers.
• Ensure all BCM documentation is audit-ready and capable of providing clear evidence of compliance.
• Maintain oversight of threat operations and incident response across Corporate Center tenants (e.g., Ag tenant, Ageas primary), acting as the key interface with the external SOC provider
• Participate in monthly QA meetings, track metrics, and monitor provider performance against SLAs.
• Act as the Incident Manager during major operational escalations (e.g., severe connectivity outages or major cyber incidents).
• Coordinate and actively participate in the Crisis Management Team when incidentsescalate to crisis level.

Governance & Security Oversight

• Report on BCM and SOC performance/KPIs to the Policy & Risk Committee (PRC) on a quarterly basis.
• Validate Corporate Center IT projects and solutions from a security perspective through Business Risk Assessments.
• Drive organization awareness regarding business continuity and information security practices across all Corporate Center departments.

Profile

Background and experience

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Business Continuity Management, Security Operations, or IT Risk Management within a complex corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience in vendor/supplier management (specifically managing external MSSP/SOC providers).
• Solid understanding of BCM standards (ISO 22301) and/or cybersecurity frameworks.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CBCI, CBCP, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer) are considered a strong asset.

Competences

• Autonomy & Ownership: Ability to independently organize, prioritize, and execute your work in a structured manner.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse departments, IT providers, and management.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong capacity to analyze complex incidents, assess risks, and translate technical data into actionable insights.
• Stress Resistance & Crisis Leadership: Calm and structured demeanor when managing major escalations or security incidents under pressure.
• Adaptability: Eagerness to balance both governance/process-driven tasks (BCM) and technical oversight (SOC).

Languages

• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required, as it is the primary working language of Ageas HQ.
• Knowledge of Dutch or French is an asset.

Offer

At Ageas, they offer a flexible and dynamic work environment where employees can thrive. With the possibility of up to 50% home working, Ageas supports a healthy work-life balance while fostering a multicultural and international workplace. With 27 nationalities represented among the 220 employees at the Corporate Centre and operations in 14 countries worldwide, employees gain global exposure and collaborate in an enriching, diverse setting.

Employees at Ageas enjoy the best of both worlds—a small, close-knit environment with high exposure to the Executive Committee and international operating entities, while benefiting from the maturity, stability, and resources of a BEL-20 company. The flat organizational structure encourages open communication and collaboration, ensuring direct engagement with management and cross-functional teams.

In addition to professional development opportunities, employees benefit from a comprehensive and competitive salary package, which includes a company car & charging card / mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, hospitalization, disability, and group insurance, as well as additional child benefits, a mobile allowance, and internet reimbursement. Ageas also provides a flexible income plan, allowing employees to tailor part of their compensation to their personal needs. To foster continuous learning and growth, Ageas offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities through its online learning platform. Employees are encouraged to develop their skills, take on new challenges, and grow within a company recognized as a Top Employer in Belgium.

At Ageas, employees become part of a strong, supportive team where their contributions make a real impact—a place where they can grow, contribute, and be part of an organization that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation.