The Cybersecurity Risk Specialist is responsible for supporting the organization’s cybersecurity first-party risk management and third party risk management program. The role supports 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:
Support the identification, assessment and monitoring of inherent and residual cybersecurity risks (first and third party), help recommend mitigation strategies, assist with monitoring mitigation activities, and support risk escalation and acceptance processes.
Support the maintenance of cybersecurity risk registers and help 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 programming maturity metrics. Prepare governance and risk management materials, executive dashboards, scorecards, metrics, and reports for senior leadership and business stakeholders.
Collaborate with Cybersecurity Risk Management team, Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Risk Management, Cybersecurity Governance, Cybersecurity Compliance, IT, Maritime Cybersafety, Global Cybersecurity Services (GCS) Domain Leads, Sourcing, Legal, Privacy, and business stakeholders regarding cybersecurity requirements and contractual obligations.
Identify opportunities to improve cybersecurity risk management services programs, capabilities, effectiveness, operational resilience, and maturity. Support annual cybersecurity planning, strategic roadmap development, and maturity assessments.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Scope: The position supports the global Cybersecurity Risk Management programs (first party and supply chain) and Global Cybersecurity Services to promote 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 act as a champion of cybersecurity and risk management best practices.
Leadership: Supports cross-collaboration across Global Cybersecurity Services and the brands.
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:
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 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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About UsAbout Us
Carnival Corporation 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 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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Skills 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 a related discipline
- Knowledge of information technology, cybersecurity, and risk management
- Knowledge of governance, risk and compliance, cybersecurity principles, risk management methodologies, and security control frameworks
- Understanding of security awareness, identity and access management, 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
- Professional certification such as CRISC, CISSP, CISA, Security+, or CGRC
- Experience with GRC platforms such as LogicGate, Archer, or ServiceNow IRM
- Familiarity with SOX, PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA, CIS, SEC cybersecurity regulations, or other industry-specific requirements
- Knowledge of third-party risk management and supplier cybersecurity assessments
- Ability to work in an office in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area Monday through Thursday
Carnival Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Carnival Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Carnival Corporation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Travel perks such as complimentary standby and discounted confirmed cruises, along with wellness resources and an on‑site gym in Miami, add distinctive lifestyle value to the total package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage combined with mental‑health/EAP resources and wellness programs provide comprehensive health support for eligible roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. corporate postings outline structured vacation, sick time, and company holidays, indicating clear and predictable time‑off provisions.
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What We Do
Carnival Corporation & plc is a global cruise company and one of the largest vacation companies in the world. Our portfolio of leading cruise brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises (UK), and Cunard in the United Kingdom; AIDA Cruises in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe; Iberocruceros in Spain; and P&O Cruises (Australia) in Australia. These brands, which comprise the most recognized cruise brands in North America, the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy, offer a wide range of holiday and vacation products to a customer base that is broadly varied in terms of cultures, languages and leisure-time preferences. We also own a tour company that complements our cruise operations: Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Combined, our vacation companies attract 10 million guests annually.







