Senior Specialist, Cybersecurity Governance

Carnival Corporation; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discounts on cruises

Tuition reimbursement

On-site Fitness center

Job summary

Carnival Corporation is seeking a Senior Specialist, Cybersecurity Governance to support the enterprise governance program and ensure adherence to policies, standards, and controls. You will work across IT, risk, privacy, and business units to drive governance services and reporting.

Responsibilities include policy development, training content creation, metrics, and continuous improvement aligned with regulatory requirements and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 2-5 years of cybersecurity, information security, IT risk management, governance, or related disciplines.
• Experience with risk identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and administer governance documents (policies, standards, procedures, playbooks) ensuring regulatory alignment.
• Collaborate with risk mgmt, IT, privacy, and business stakeholders to deliver governance services.
• Develop security awareness content and training materials based on metrics and threat landscape.
• Maintain document repositories, governance workflows, and audit readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance programs and maturity.

Skills

GRC Knowledge

Policy Writing

Stakeholder Management

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field

Tools

LogicGate

Archer

ServiceNow IRM

Job description

The Senior Specialist, Cybersecurity Governance is responsible for supporting the execution and continuous improvement of the enterprise Cybersecurity Governance Program. This role facilitates cybersecurity governance processes that promote adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards, and control requirements, while enabling effective oversight, accountability, and reporting across the organization. The position supports governance activities including policy and standards management, exception governance, security training initiatives, compliance monitoring, metrics and reporting, and continuous improvement efforts aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, maintain, and administer governance documents (cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, playbooks, frameworks, operating models, and related documentation) ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, the threat and technology landcape, and organizational objectives. Requires exceptional technical writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Collaborate with the Cybersecurity Risk Management team, Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Risk Management, Cybersecurity Compliance, IT, Maritime Cybersafety, Global Cybersecurity Services (GCS) Domain Leads, Sourcing, Legal, Privacy, and business stakeholders to deliver cybersecurity governance services.
• Develop security awareness and training content, including bulletins, e-learning modules, presentations, and communications, leveraging insights from Governance program metrics, Global Cybersecurity Services (GCS) domain initiatives, and the cyber threat landscape.
• Maintain document repositories/knowledge libraries, governance workflows, version control/change management, approval records, and publication processes to ensure effective policy governance and audit readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve cybersecurity governance programs, capabilities, effectiveness, operational resilience, and maturity.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Scope: The position supports the global Cybersecurity Governance programs and Global Cybersecurity Services to promote effective cybersecurity adherence across the enterprise..
• Problem solving: This position requires strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Impact: Facilitates and influences stakeholders to adopt and adhere to cybersecurity policies, standards, and governance processes that support organizational objectives.
• Leadership: N/A

Essential/Minimum Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of governance, risk and compliance (GRC). cybersecurity principles, risk management principles and methodologies, and security control frameworks.
• Understanding of security concepts: security awareness, identity and access management (including privileged access, segregation of duties principles, and least privilege principles), vulnerability management, data protection, application security, network security, security architecture, and security operations.
• Risk Appetite and Risk Tolerance Alignment
• Issue Management and Remediation Oversight
• Performance Metrics and Reporting
• Governance Document Administration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.

Essential Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT risk management, governance, or related disciplines.
• Experience conducting risk identification, assessment. monitoring and reporting, control reviews, or compliance assessments.
• Experience developing guidance documentation and senior management reporting.
• Preferred Experience:
• Professional certifications such as: CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), Security+, CGRC (Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance)
• Experience with GRC platforms such as LogicGate, Archer or ServiceNow IRM.
• Familiarity with regulatory and privacy requirements such as SOX, PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA, CIS, SEC cybersecurity regulations, or other industry-specific requirements.
• Knowledge of AI security and AI governance best practices.

Travel:

No or very little travel likely

Work Conditions:

Physical Demands:

This position is classified as “in-office.” As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan.Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

• Health Benefits: Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
• Health Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
• Health Benefits: Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) plan that includes a company match
• Financial Benefits: Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid Time Off: Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part‑time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
• Paid Time Off: Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part‑time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
• Other Benefits: Complementary stand‑by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
• Other Benefits: Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
• Other Benefits: On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus

Remote

About Us

Carnival Corporation & plc is the world’s largest leisure travel company, our mission to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guest through our diverse portfolio of leading cruise brands and island destinations, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America and Australia; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe.

Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a global community that makes a difference.

In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.

Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.

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