Job | Information Security Officer | Brussels

Looking for a new challenge as an Information Security Officer ? Look no further, we have just the job for you.

DKV Belgium, a loyal partner in insurance, but there’s more than meets the eye —we’re a dynamic team of around 500 engaged colleagues driving digital transformation. As part of the international Munich Re Group, we proudly lead private health insurance in Belgium, supporting our clients during good and difficult times. You will arrive in an environment where everybody is able to be who they are, where you can get the most out of yourself day in and day out, with the support of your colleagues.

Together, we put our values of success, diversity, collegiality, and development into practice every day to strengthen the trust of our two million clients.

Sounds like a plan? Continue reading!

What the Key Tasks Look Like

As Information Security Officer (ISO), you are responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the organization’s Information Security Management (ISM) framework. Your mission is to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets across ERGO Insurance and DKV Belgium, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g. DORA, GDPR), ERGO Group standards, and business objectives.

You lead the ISO Office and collaborate closely with IT, Risk Management, Compliance, and other stakeholders to embed security into both daily operations and strategic initiatives. You act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including regulators and auditors.

• Governance & Policy: Develop and maintain security policies and ensure alignment with Belgian, European, and ERGO Group standards.
• Training & Awareness: Design and deliver security awareness programs and promote a security-conscious culture.
• Risk & Compliance: Conduct risk assessments, support vulnerability management, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and internal standards.
• Incident Management: Oversee the incident response framework and coordinate responses to security breaches.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track the effectiveness of security controls and report on risks, incidents, and emerging threats to senior management.
• Business Continuity: Contribute to the development and testing of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans, integrating security considerations.

Required Skills and Competences

Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Solid knowledge of ISO/IEC 2700x standards, DORA, GDPR, and data protection principles.
• Experience conducting internal ISO audits and supporting audit readiness.
• Fluent in English and Dutch and/or French, both written and spoken.

Personal Skills

• Strong independent worker with a collaborative mindset.
• Skilled in building cross-functional relationships and navigating sensitive situations with diplomacy.
• Client- and result-oriented, proactive, and solution-driven.
• Detail-oriented and structured, with strong reporting and follow-up capabilities.
• Curious and committed to continuous learning and staying up to date with security trends and best practices.

Want to grow with us?

At DKV we offer you a varied job with growth opportunities (thanks to training, coaching, growth projects, and internal mobility) and all this at a prime location in the heart of Brussels.

Besides a competitive gross salary, we offer an extensive standard package of extra-legal benefits such as:

• insurance package (hospitalization, ambulatory insurance, guaranteed income insurance, pension plan)
• a year-end premium, collective company premium, and individual bonus
• flex reward-plan
• meal and eco vouchers
• internet and homeworking allowance
• car or mobility budget 

Moreover, you can count on an attractive leave scheme (up to 34 days), flexible working hours, and the possibility to work from home up to three days a week. This way of hybrid working guarantees you a good balance between work and your private life.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs. If you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can make any reasonable adjustments needed to support you through your recruitment journey.