What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCL Information Security Director position at Carnival Corporation & plc?

PCL Information Security Officer (BISO) plays a critical role in safeguarding PCL’s information assets, ensuring compliance with security policies, and mitigating potential risks. It also involves overseeing and implementing security initiatives at the brand level that come from the Office of CISO. This entails aligning Brand IT activities with corporate security objectives, addressing brand-specific risks, and guiding Brand IT on security domains requirements. The BISO is also responsible for reporting compliance with these requirements to the Global CISO and Brand Executives.

Essential Functions :

Prioritize, oversee, and manage security and compliance related projects and business-as-usual activities in the brand, ensuring successful execution and reporting. These projects and activities span across Identity and Access Management, Governance Risk and Compliance, Security Architecture, Maritime Safety, Infrastructure Application and Data Security, and Threat Management.

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Resource Allocation : Proposing and allocating funds for security tools, software, and hardware to protect the company's information assets.

Risk Management : Budgeting for risk assessments, penetration testing, and other security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risks.

Compliance : Proposing and allocating funds for compliance efforts to meet legislative and regulatory requirements related to information security.

Continuous Improvement : Allocating funds for ongoing security improvements, such as security updates, patches, and upgrades to existing security infrastructure.

Policy and standards adherence : Ensure that the brand IT adheres to corporate security policies, standards, and guidelines, and develop brand-specific security policies when necessary. Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and legal requirements related to information security.

Team management : Ensure that sufficient resources are allocated to the Brand for security, meeting the security requirements of the Domains. Plan and provide essential training to the core security team at the brand, fostering effective communication and maintaining favorable working conditions for the team.

Performance Metrics : Track standard key security performance indicators to measure and improve brand security posture, effectiveness and reporting the result back to the CISO office and Brand (or Business Unit’s) Executives.

Stakeholder Management : Collaborate with the security domains, peer BISOs, brand IT leaders, audit and other brand stakeholder groups to share best practices, brand security agenda and manage expectations.

Vendor management : In case there would be security vendors at brand level, responsible for negotiating, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with external suppliers. This role might involve overseeing contract negotiations, ensuring vendor compliance with agreed-upon terms, and mitigating risks to optimize the overall performance of the vendor ecosystem at brand level.

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Business Informatics, Business administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security. Master’s degree in degrees relevant to Information Technology or Information Security.

Certifications : Desired to have one of or more of the following certificates : CISM, CISSP. Desired to be trained in Project management, product management or Agile approach.

Work Experience : 8-12 years of experience in roles relevant to information security. 2-3 years of team management or leadership experience.

Critical Professional Related Technical / Computer Skills : Deep understanding and familiarity with core concepts of network security, security architecture, security operation, vulnerability management, cloud security, application security, security awareness program and threat intelligence. Experience with security technologies and tools, including SIEM, IDS / IPS, endpoint protection, encryption, access control, firewalls, Vulnerability Management, etc. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, PCI, SOX, GDPR). Team management, stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to analyze complex security issues and provide timely and effective solutions.

Preferred Experience & Type : Previously acted as security manager or senior security consultant in mid to large organizations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Ability to comprehend and communicate the technical concepts related to cybersecurity in an effective way. Strong planning and project management skills and willingness to follow up on tasks and act effectively in cross functional situations.

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

Travel : Less than 25% with non-shipboard travel likely.

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

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 from Tuesday through Thursday. Employees may work from home on Mondays and Fridays. Some positions may require additional in-office time each week and final schedule is determined by your leader. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami / Ft. Lauderdale area.

Offers to select 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 7 company-wide holidays, plus an additional floating holiday 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 preschool program and wellness 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 guests 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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