IT Security Expert

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Our organisation

Ageas is a listed international insurance Group with a heritage spanning of 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 17 billion in 2023.

 

Ageas aims to be a Great place to Grow for all its people, while always staying true to its four values: care, share, deliver and dare. It fosters an inclusive culture, that values diversity and encourages everyone to get the best out of their talents. 

Ageas has been re-certified as Top Employer in 2025.

The vibrant Ageas Corporate Centre in Brussels is home to a variety of Group level functions including, amongst others, Risk, Finance, Legal & Compliance, Investor Relations, Human Resources, Strategy, Business Development and Corporate Communications. It sets out the long-term strategy for Ageas and coordinates numerous initiatives across the Group to help realise the strategic ambitions. The Corporate Centre also facilitates knowledge and skills sharing amongst its local operating entities and JV’s, creating strong connections and leveraging on local strengths. It represents the Ageas Group towards external parties, managing relations with analysts, retail and institutional investors, regulators, rating agencies and the media.

Department

Activities covered by the team of Group Technology Development and Group Purchasing are Corporate  Center IT coordination & operations, Group Applied Tech, Data & AI, Data Management, Group Procurement and Group Synergies Creation Initiatives.

The department is in charge of managing the IT of the Corporate Center, the Ageas Group headquarters, and developing group initiatives. These Group initiatives including the 13 countries where Ageas is active are twofold: on one hand developing synergies by delivering group assets developed once and reused multiple times in Group companies, and on the other hand make sure IT risks are managed adequately across the Group.

 

To strengthen the team, we are looking for a Group IT Security Expert.

 

The Group IT Security Expert will support the Group IT Security Manager in developing, maintaining and driving the implementation of the group framework for information security, with a focus on IT security (cybersecurity facilitating its implementation across Ageas companies, including the Ageas Corporate Center. This role involves translating the WHAT defined by the Group CISO into the HOW, through the architecture definition, development of operational frameworks and procedures, selection of tools, and definition of roles and responsibilities.

Your function

Group IT Security expert main responsibilities include among others:

• MSSP SOC technical consultant and advisory for the Group in the following activities:
  • Onboarding security log sources: Identify and integrate all the necessary log sources, establish log management processes to SIEM and SOAR systems with balancing in security, cost and efficiency
  • Detection use cases identification, validation, integration.
  • Incident response playbook development, continuous improvement and regular testing
  • Ownership on MSSP current activities and focusing on continuous improvement

• Security architecture definition encompassing: strategy, processes, governance, competencies and technology.
• Operational Frameworks & Procedures Development: Assist in translating Information Security group policies into operational procedures, including defining security architecture, selecting technologies, and establishing processes with roles and responsibilities.
• Implementation Support: Facilitate the implementation of the Group Information Security assets by supporting the selection of partners for implementation and operations, conducting Business Risk Assessments, and managing supplier relationships.
• Security Asset Management: Actively manage Group security assets, including solutions and services, and ensure continuous improvement through regular security posture assessments and testing.
• Reporting and Dashboard Consolidation: Assist in consolidating cybersecurity operations delivery reports, including KPI and KRI metrics, and support the follow-up of action plans based on assessments and audits.
• Community support: Support the Group IT Security Manager in leading the community of Ageas companies' heads of IT Security and SMEs on cybersecurity initiatives and practice sharing.
• Industry Trends Monitoring: Maintain an understanding of industry trends, emerging cyber threats, and new solutions. Share relevant information with the community of Ageas companies' CISOs and IT Security heads.

 

Next to Group activities, also assist Tech Corporate Center with:

• IT security assessments of the Corporate Center by 2nd and 3rd lines of defense.
• Security Activities Oversight: Oversee security activities such as access control, incident management, alerting, response, forensics, and reporting at the Corporate Center.
• Risk Assessment Validation: Validate Ageas Corporate Center projects and solutions from an IT security perspective through Business Risk Assessments.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT security, preferably in insurance or financial services.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH) is an advantage
• Proven track record in security operations and project implementation.
• Strong technical skills on IT Security (Endpoint Management, SIEM, SOAR)
• Expertise in risk management and incident response.
• Up-to-date understanding of cybersecurity trends and technologies.
• Familiarity with security policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High quality standards
• Strong collaboration mindset and abilities
• Autonomous in organizing and prioritizing own work in line with management guidelines and the strategy
• Resilience
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn and share
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills

Our offer?

• The possibility of (maximum 50%) home working;
• A dynamic, multicultural working environment;
• An interesting and extensive salary package (including meal vouchers, eco vouchers, hospitalization, disability and group insurance, additional child benefit, mobile allowance and intervention in the internet reimbursement, ...);
• The possibility to optimize part of your salary package through a flexible income plan;
• A corporate culture where you are encouraged to share your views and opinions;
• A flat organizational structure with close collaboration and communication with management and cross departments;
• An extensive range of learning & development opportunities through our online learning platform;
• The opportunity to further develop yourself and to be part of a great team at a Top employer in Belgium. Find out more about it here.

 

Interested?

Please apply online. We are looking forward to talking to you!