Database Administrator
Company Overview
At Carnival Cruise Line, our mission is to create safe, fun, and memorable vacations at a great value. As a valued member of our team, you'll actively contribute to developing exceptional travel experiences and unforgettable moments, every single day. Your Carnival journey begins here!
Our Culture Essentials
Joining the Carnival team means embracing our six Culture Essentials, which are the cornerstone values shaping our identity, principles, and actions. These beliefs and behaviors not only define who we are but also unite us as a team, guiding us in decision-making, fostering relationships, tackling challenges, and reaching milestones. These culture essentials propel us toward a shared vision of success, ensuring a collective effort in shaping our future.
- Speak Up
- Respect & Protect
- Empower
- Improve
- Listen & Learn
- Communicate
Responsibilities
The Database Administrator is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, performance, data integrity, and user administration of the Carnival fleet’s marine asset systems, including AMOS, Oracle, Napa Elog, Infoship SQL, and ServiceNow. This role ensures the reliability, accuracy, and security of critical operational systems that support both shipboard and shoreside functions. Key responsibilities include optimizing system performance through SQL query development and analysis, partnering with IT teams and external vendors on infrastructure and technical support, maintaining compliance with cybersecurity and SOX monitoring requirements, and delivering system guidance and technical training to end users. This position also supports continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance system functionality, user experience, and operational efficiency..
Essential Functions:
Administer the CCL Marine Asset System, including all related modules, interfaces, and data synchronization processes, to ensure system availability, accuracy, and performance.
Coordinate data entry standards and governance practices to maintain clean data taxonomy, consistency, and overall data integrity across the system.
Monitor, log, and track all technical support requests received through the CCLMAST Support mailbox and help desk application, and partner with IT teams and system vendors to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Define and document system update specifications by collaborating with users and analyzing workflows, access needs, information requirements, and security considerations.
Provide day to day system and project support for shipboard and shoreside users within Hotel and Technical Operations, ensuring business continuity and effective user adoption.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Scope: Oversees the daily administration, performance, data integrity, and user access for AMOS, Oracle, Napa Elog, Infoship SQL, and ServiceNow across the Carnival fleet. Ensures these marine asset systems remain reliable, secure, and effective in supporting both shipboard and shoreside operations while partnering with IT, cybersecurity, SOX, and external vendors on ongoing system enhancements.
Problem solving: Resolves system performance, data integrity, and access issues by analyzing SQL queries, troubleshooting configurations, and coordinating incident response across multiple platforms. Balances immediate operational support with long-term improvements by driving standardization, automation, and scalable technical solutions.
Impact: Directly supports the uptime, security, and accuracy of critical marine asset systems that enable fleet operations and informed decision-making. Strengthens operational efficiency, audit readiness, and user adoption through dependable system performance, compliance oversight, and continuous process improvement.
Leadership: Serves as the subject matter expert for marine asset systems, setting standards and best practices for administration, data quality, and system performance. Leads collaboration across internal teams and external vendors while providing user training, guiding change adoption, and promoting continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Technology, Database Management, or a related field
Strong working knowledge of AMOS, Oracle, and Infoship SQL system administration and data management
Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and query development using scripts and SQL
Ability to maintain data integrity, support system performance, and troubleshoot database or system-related issues
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including management, developers, IT support teams, vendors, and global stakeholders, to resolve asset management and operational issues
Working knowledge of user access controls, workflow requirements, and system security standards
Familiarity with cybersecurity controls, compliance requirements, and SOX monitoring practices
Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills
Ability to provide technical support and user training to shipboard and shoreside teams
5+ Years in marine systems administration, database management, or related operational systems support - Required
1+ Year working with Oracle, AMOS, Infoship SQL, or similar enterprise asset management and maritime systems - Preferred
Travel: No or very little travel likely
Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
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 Monday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.
Offers to selected 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 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
- On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus
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About Us
At Carnival Cruise Line, our mission is to consistently deliver safe, fun, and memorable vacations at a great value. As the world’s most popular cruise line, we offer a variety of unique experiences across our fleet, ensuring that every voyage is filled with excitement and discovery. From world-class entertainment and dining to exploring stunning destinations, we create lasting memories for our guests while maintaining a dedication to the places we visit and the lives we touch.
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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Employee Benefits
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Hybrid Work Environment
Empowering work-life integration and flexible opportunities for your personal and career success
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Wellness Programs
Comprehensive employer wellness programs featuring mental health support and fitness options, including an on-site gym
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Cruise Benefits
An array of qualified complimentary and heavily discounted cruise options for the ultimate dream getaway
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Parental Programs
Generous parental leave time and adoption assistance programs
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Retirement Plan
Secure your future with our exceptional Traditional and Roth 401(k) options complemented by valuable company contributions
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Employee Stock Purchase
Invest in tomorrow with the opportunity to purchase Carnival shares at a discounted rate from their fair market value
In addition to the above, we offer PTO and company holidays as well as a variety of medical, dental, and voluntary plans
Culture
Get ready to embark on a journey filled with unforgettable moments. Just as our cruises create incredible memories for our guests, we're dedicated to making work an adventure you'll truly enjoy. Get ready to embrace exhilarating challenges that come with equally exhilarating rewards. You'll join our vibrant and inclusive community, where diversity is not just embraced – it's celebrated. Let's create memories together!