Sr. Specialist, Cybersecurity Risk

Carnival · Miami

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The Senior Specialist, Cybersecurity Risk is responsible for facilitating the enterprise cybersecurity risk management program. The role fulfills cybersecurity risk management processes that enable the organization to manage, control and report on cybersecurity risk in alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk appetite. The ideal candidate possesses a broad understanding of IT cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance and people, process, and technology controls used to manage cybersecurity risk.

Essential Functions:

• Identify, evaluate and monitor inherent and residual risks, recommend mitigation strategies, monitor mitigation activities, and support risk escalation and acceptance processes. Conduct and facilitate cybersecurity risk assessments for information and maritime operational technologies and infrastructure, applications and systems, business initiatives, vendors/supply chain, and operational processes.

• Maintain cybersecurity risk registers and ensure risks are appropriately identified, documented, updated, tracked, and escalated. Assist in identifying emerging threats, trends, and systemic risks that may impact organizational objectives.

• Support enterprise risk management integration and cybersecurity risk reporting activities. Monitor cybersecurity key risk indicators (KRIs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and program maturity metrics. Support the preparation and maintenance of cybersecurity risk scorecards, metrics, and reports for senior leadership and business stakeholders.

• Develop, maintain and revise Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework, playbooks, procedures, guidelines, documentation/reporting templates, and other relevant documentation. Support the administration and continuous improvement of the cybersecurity governance, security awareness, risk management, supply chain risk, compliance risk frameworks.

• Collaborate closely with Cybersecurity Governance, Cybersecurity Compliance, Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Risk Management, IT, Maritime Cybersafety, Global Cybersecurity Services (GCS) Domain Leads, Sourcing, Legal, Privacy, and business stakeholders regarding cybersecurity requirements and contractual obligations. Communicate risk in clear business terms to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities to improve governance and cybersecurity risk management services programs, capabilities, effectiveness, operational resilience, and maturity. Support annual cybersecurity planning, strategic roadmap development, and maturity assessments. Analyze enterprise risk trends and identify systemic risks requiring leadership attention.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Scope: The position serves as a key liaison among cybersecurity, technology, business units, legal, privacy, audit, compliance, and enterprise risk management functions to promote consistent governance practices and effective cybersecurity risk management across the enterprise.

• Problem-solving: : This position requires strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

• Impact: Role helps facilitate risk-based decisioning by key stakeholders and the organization. Ability to influence stakeholders and facilitate risk-based decision-making.

• Leadership: Facilitates cross-collaboration and serves as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity best practices and GCS services.

For all roles:

• Knowledge: Understanding of workplace policies and procedures / Familiarity with team collaboration tools and techniques.

• Skills: Strong time management and organizational skills

• Abilities: Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance / Capacity to be punctual and meet deadlines / Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team / Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions and tasks.

Essential/Minimum qualifications:

Core Competencies:

• 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 third-party risk management and supplier cybersecurity assessments.

Travel: No or very little travel likely

Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.

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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