Sr. Security Analyst- Financial Systems, GFIT-REMOTE

Carnival Corporation • Miami, FL

7d • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Management or a related field.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification in compliance or financial systems (e.g., GIFS, CISM, CEH, SSCP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Benefits

• Annual cash bonus program
• Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
• Company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior