Specialist, Cybersecurity Governance

Carnival Cruise Line; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays and vacation time

Sick time

Employee discounts on cruises

Job summary

Carnival Cruise Line is seeking a Specialist, Cybersecurity Governance to support the continuous improvement of the enterprise governance program. The role ensures adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards, and controls while enabling effective oversight and reporting across the organization.

Responsibilities include leading awareness initiatives, contributing to training content, supporting maturity assessments, and partnering with IT, risk, privacy, legal and business stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) and security control frameworks.
• Understanding of security concepts: awareness, IAM, vulnerability management, data protection, network security, security operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of the enterprise Cybersecurity Governance Program.
• Plan and improve phishing, smishing, vishing, and deepfake resilience initiatives.
• Contribute to security awareness content and training modules.
• Assist with cybersecurity maturity assessments and reporting of actions against target-state capabilities.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to deliver governance services.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance programs and maturity.

Skills

GRC knowledge

Security concepts

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/Info Security/IT/CS/ Risk Management

Industry certifications (CRISC, CISSP, CISA, Security+, CGRC)

Tools

LogicGate

Archer

ServiceNow IRM

Job description

The Specialist, Cybersecurity Governance is responsible for supporting the development, execution and delivery of 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.

Essential Functions:

• Utilize security awareness platforms and phishing simulation tools to plan, execute, analyze, and continuously improve phishing, smishing, vishing, and deepfake resilience and human risk reduction initiatives.

• Contribute to 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.

• Support completion, reporting, and mitigations of cybersecurity maturity assessments to evaluate program effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and track GCS and Brand actions against target-state capabilities.

• 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.

• 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. improvements, directly influencing the company’s bottom line. By managing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with contractual terms, the safeguards supply continuity and quality standards. The insights and reports provided to senior management support strategic decision-making and long-term business planning.

• 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.

• Detail Oriented: Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality across governance processes, documentation, and communications.

Essential/Minimum Qualifications:

Core Competencies:

• 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.

• Strong 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.
• 1-2 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT risk management, governance, or related disciplines.
• Knowledge of information technology, cybersecurity and risk management.
• 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 Monday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on 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

• Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources

• Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage

• Financial Benefits:
  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match
  • 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.
• 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.
• 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
  • Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
  • On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus

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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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