IT-OT Marine Systems Engineer

Job Description

The IT-OT Marine Systems Engineer will set up, configure, monitor, analyze, and maintain IT/OT systems in the maritime area. Enhance existing systems to ensure reliable connectivity between OT automation systems and IT systems. Implement new cybersecurity regulations. Identify and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues. Foster effective communication within the Carnival Corporation community.

Essential Functions:

• Set up, configure, monitor, analyze, and maintain IT/OT systems in the maritime area.
• Enhance existing systems to ensure reliable connectivity between OT automation systems and IT systems.
• Implement new cybersecurity regulations.
• Identify and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
• Foster effective communication within the Carnival Corporation community.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology-engineering (or equivalent) and 5+ years’ experience in an engineering field. Master’s degree a plus.
• Years & or Area of Professional experience: 5+ years of experience in industrial applications (marine, oil & gas, chemicals, power plants) e.g., information technology, telecommunication, industrial, process, electrical, software, automation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong IT background with an interest in OT technologies.
• Experience with industrial control OT networks, emphasizing cybersecurity.
• Proficiency in designing high-availability networks.
• Deployment and maintenance expertise with security zones, managed switches, and remote access.
• Knowledge of router/firewall programming, VM setup, network subnetting, and VLAN configuration.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC-UA, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, NMEA, PLC).
• Critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills combined with excellent troubleshooting skills.
• As a global citizen, you embrace diversity and communicate fluently in English.

Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods. Requires regular movement throughout CCL facilities. Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds. May need to stand for long periods.

Travel: Less than 25% with shipboard travel likely.

Work Conditions: Work may require the employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.

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 the 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

In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting an 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 is a global cruise company and one of the largest vacation companies in the world. Our portfolio of leading cruise brands includes Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises, and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe; and P&O Cruises in Australia. Our employees have a responsibility to be accountable for all actions. We consider the environment in all aspects of our business and have a responsibility to put safety and sustainability first. We live and share a positive attitude which is based on fostering an environment of inclusion, trust, a willingness to listen, openness, and integrity.

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.

Benefits as a member of Carnival's Team:

• A comprehensive benefit program which includes medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Additional programs include company-paid term life insurance and disability coverage and a 401(k) plan that includes a company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Cruise benefits.
• An on-site fully accredited preschool educational program located at our Doral campus.
• An on-site Wellness Center and Health clinic at our Doral campus.

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