[Hiring] Senior Security Analyst, Financial Systems @Carnival Corporation

Role Description

The Senior Security Analyst, Financial Systems is a senior member of the GFiT Governance & Security team and is responsible for leading and executing advanced security monitoring, risk assessment, and control activities across the GFiT environment. This role plays a key part in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating complex security risks impacting financial systems and data, while ensuring alignment with corporate security standards, ITGC/SOX requirements, and regulatory expectations.

In addition to hands-on security operations, the Senior Security Analyst provides subject-matter expertise during system implementations, enhancements, and incident response activities; partners closely with application, infrastructure, and governance teams; and supports internal and external audits. This role is expected to operate with a high degree of independence and contribute to continuous improvement of security processes and controls within the GFiT environment.

Responsibilities

• Security Monitoring & Incident Management
  • Lead advanced monitoring and analysis of security alerts and logs from security tools, identifying trends, anomalies, and potential threats impacting GFiT financial systems.
  • Perform in-depth investigation of complex security events and incidents, including root-cause analysis, impact assessment, and coordination of remediation efforts with technical teams.
  • Serve as an escalation point for higher-risk or cross-functional security issues.
• Risk Assessment & Control Oversight
  • Conduct and support security risk assessments across the GFiT environment, identifying control gaps and recommending risk-based remediation strategies.
  • Evaluate the security impact of system changes, new applications, and enhancements, ensuring risks are identified and addressed early in the lifecycle.
  • Support ongoing ITGC and SOX control execution related to security monitoring, access management, and incident response.
• Implementation & Change Support
  • Act as a security subject-matter expert during implementations of new applications, integrations, and infrastructure changes, advising on secure design and configuration.
  • Review and assess security requirements, technical designs, and change requests to ensure alignment with corporate security standards and policies.
  • Partner with application, infrastructure, and PMO teams to ensure security considerations are embedded into delivery plans.
• Audit, Compliance & Documentation
  • Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, supporting walkthroughs, evidence collection, and remediation discussions related to financial systems security.
  • Review and validate security documentation, procedures, and evidence to ensure audit readiness and consistency.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen control design, documentation quality, and audit efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Provide guidance to GFiT team members, supporting knowledge sharing and skill development.
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of security standards, procedures, and operational practices within GFiT.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve security monitoring, reporting, and operational effectiveness and raise to GFiT leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Management or a related field.
• Professional certification in compliance or financial systems (e.g., GIFS, CISM, CEH, SSCP) is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external security/audit representatives.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT Security, Security Operations, IT Audit and/or compliance of financial systems.
• Proven track record of managing security initiatives and regulatory assessments.
• Experience with security/regulatory standards and best practices in financial systems.
• Familiarity with financial systems and security tools.

Requirements

• This position is classified as “remote.”
• Regular travel to Carnival headquarters in Miami, FL for in-office collaboration may be required.
• Sourcing of candidates is primarily done in Carnival’s remote hubs of Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas.
• If the search is extended past those areas, candidates must be located in one of the following U.S. states: FL, GA, TX, and NC.

Benefits

• 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.