Cyber Security Operations Manager

About the Position

We are seeking a Cyber Security Operations Manager to lead our IT Security team in Belgium, focusing on cybersecurity operations and incident response. This role is based in Liège, Belgium.

Responsibilities

• Security Operations & Incident Response

  • Oversee day-to-day security operations, including SOC activities and threat monitoring
  • Ensure effective detection, alert triage, escalation, and response to security incidents
  • Coordinate incident response efforts across IT teams and external partners
  • Take part in post-incident reviews and forensic analyses to strengthen organizational resilience

• Vulnerability & Remediation Management

  • Organize and support internal and external penetration testing engagements
  • Track remediation plans and ensure proper follow-up through to closure
  • Run and continuously refine vulnerability management processes and supporting tools

• Security Tooling & Monitoring

  • Deploy, operate, and fine-tune security solutions (e.g. SIEM, vulnerability scanners, EDR-related tooling)
  • Ensure these solutions are properly calibrated, monitored, and aligned with operational needs
  • Work with the SOC and service providers to enhance detection quality and cut down on false positives

• Operational Governance & Compliance

  • Translate cybersecurity policies into practice by embedding requirements into IT workflows
  • Maintain compliance with applicable regulations and frameworks (e.g. NIS2, CRA, ISO/IEC 27001)
  • Keep security procedures and documentation clear, usable, and up to date

• Coordination & Collaboration

  • Serve as the operational link between IT teams (Infrastructure, Support, Applications) and governance functions
  • Partner closely with Infrastructure (TST) and Support (SST) teams to define secure configuration baselines
  • Liaise with external providers (SOC, MSSP, penetration testers)

• People & Resource Management

  • Manage Cyber Security Analysts, including onboarding, task prioritization, coaching, and performance follow-up
  • Supervise internal and external security resources based at headquarters or remote sites
  • Support security awareness initiatives and technical training for IT staff

• Reporting & Continuous Improvement

  • Maintain dashboards, KPIs, and indicators tracking operational security performance
  • Spot opportunities for improvement and quick wins
  • Help shape the cybersecurity roadmap from an execution-focused perspective

Requirements

• Experience & Background

  • Proven hands-on experience in cybersecurity - SOC, SecOps, or Blue Team roles
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, take ownership, and drive initiatives forward
  • Experience navigating complex IT environments (infrastructure, networks, cloud, endpoints)
  • Initial exposure to leading or coordinating teams and activities (formal or informal leadership)

• Skills & Mindset

  • Strong hands-on, execution-oriented mindset
  • Solid grasp of incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management
  • Ability to translate security requirements into pragmatic IT practices
  • Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and external providers
  • Clear, structured, and pragmatic communication style
  • Strong sense of initiative, accountability, and ownership

• Required Hands-On Exposure

  • Monitoring and detection tooling, such as SIEM and/or EDR platforms, including alert analysis, investigation, and tuning
  • Vulnerability management, including assessment, prioritization, remediation tracking, and follow-up with IT teams
  • Regulatory and security frameworks (e.g. NIS2, ISO 27K), approached from an implementation standpoint rather than a purely theoretical one
  • Working alongside a SOC or managed security service provider (MSSP), including incident handling, escalation, and service oversight

We Offer

Becoming part of the EVS team means receiving a competitive salary aligned with your skills and market standards, along with a wide range of wellness and healthcare benefits. Our flexible schedules and hybrid working policies help support work–life balance. EVS also provides opportunities for career growth, internal mobility, and a broad range of training programs. You will join a friendly, lively, and inclusive environment that values motivation and ambition.

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