
Junior Cyber Security Specialist
- Reference:
- JB04752
- Recruiter:
- MSC Cruises
- Category:
- Deck Jobs
- Published:
- March 27, 2025
JOB PURPOSE
Working in a diverse, multi-cultural environment, the Junior Cyber Security Specialist role focuses on marine governance issues and supports with the monitoring and understanding of OT systems onboard.
Working within the marine cyber security governance sphere, this role will have the opportunity to implement and monitor OT systems onboard our fleet of vessels. This role also involves providing assistance and remote support to the incident response cyber unit.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
•Assists in drafting and revising policies, procedures and directives related to cyber security in the context of cruise management.
•Supports managers in controlling projects and reviewing documents in accordance with MSC cyber security standards.
•Supports the operational implementation of cyber-OT projects onboard MSC Cruises/Explora Journeys vessels.
•Prepares presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint to demonstrate audit results, status updates etc.
•Troubleshoots and supports fleet cyber security queries remotely when required
QUALIFICATIONS
•Excellent knowledge of English, knowledge of Italian and/or French is a plus
•Degree qualified in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related qualification or proven experience in the shipping industry as IT/Cyber Security
•2 years of experience in network security or another cyber security role (preferably governance or OT)
•Good knowledge of operating systems' administration and network security technologies.
•Ability to self-manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
•Adaptable individual and team player with a strong self-driven work ethic.
•Knowledge of OT systems/environment is considered a plus.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
•Full Right to Work in the UK required
•Ability to travel globally without restriction
Language Requirements
Good knowledge of the English language is required.

MSC Cruises
JOIN US AND SEE HOW MUCH YOU CAN GROW!
MSC Cruises has grown exponentially since 2003. In such a short time, we have built a fleet of 21 modern and most environmentally advanced ships!
With our constant expansion, our fleet will grow in capacity with the arrival of eight new ships in three different classes by 2027.
One of our latest ships – MSC World Europa – was delivered in 2022, inaugurating the World Class. It is our largest cruise ship to date, with a capacity of over 6,700 passengers, served by more than 2,000 crew members.
In 2022 we also inaugurated the MSC Seascape which features new immersive high-tech entertainment with innovative technology that provides guests with endless leisure options.
From 2023 MSC Cruises will enter the Luxury segment by launching its first of four Explora Journeys ships. The ships will be equipped with the best and latest environmental technology and bestowed with a highly-innovative design.
Career Opportunities
With four new mega-ships and four Luxury ships to be built and delivered between 2023 and 2027, the biggest and most important challenge for MSC Cruises is to find, recruit and train a high number of new crew members needed to provide the service, fun and safety that have become hallmarks of MSC Cruises.
This massive project is already well under way. The Human Resources Team is not only working to recruit the best talents but is also visiting our manning agencies and hiring partners around the world to ensure that the right people and facilities are in place to prepare this ‘army’ of new crew members for their life at sea.
We need motivated and ambitious crew members who work with passion and understand the value of a smile.
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