Information Security Specialist

KellyMitchell Group; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

ESOP

401K

Job summary

KellyMitchell is seeking an Information Security Specialist for a contract role focused on cloud migration and automation initiatives with a leading financial services client in Minneapolis, MN. The role emphasizes building secure pipelines, integrating SAST/DAST/ SCA tools, and migrating to SaaS platforms.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in application security, hands-on security engineering, scripting in Java/Python/Groovy, and experience with Docker, Helm, Rancher, and CI/CD tooling

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience implementing applicable security guardrails, including AI-driven applications.
• 5+ years of hands-on security engineering leading enterprise security posture improvements.
• 4+ years configuring and migrating SAST, SCA, DAST tools.
• 3+ years managing Docker containers, Helm charts, Rancher infrastructure.
• 3+ years building, updating, troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins & GitLab.
• 3+ years scripting in Java, Python, Groovy, Gradle.
• 2+ years migrating security services in AWS, Azure or other Cloud/SaaS environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive transition of SAST infrastructure from on-prem to SaaS platforms and migrate to new Open Source Analysis solutions.
• Update, reconfigure, and test CI/CD build jobs to integrate application security tools.
• Support and configure Docker containers, Helm charts, Rancher, and related cloud services.
• Write Java, Groovy, and Python scripts to automate tasks and optimize processes.
• Assist developer teams with scan onboarding and troubleshoot pipeline integration issues.
• Create documentation to enable developer self-service and streamline onboarding.
• Support security investigations and incident response while ensuring compliance.

Skills

5+ years application security

5+ years security engineering

4+ years SAST/DAST/SCA

3+ years Docker

3+ years Helm

3+ years Rancher

3+ years CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git

3+ years scripting (Java, Python, Groo

2+ years cloud migration (AWS/Azure)

Tools

Docker

Helm

Rancher

Jenkins

GitLab

Gradle

Java

Python

Groovy

Job description

Job Summary

Our client, a leading financial services provider, is seeking an Information Security Specialist to join their team. This is a contract position focused on cloud migration and automation initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

• Drive the transition of Static Application Security Testing (SAST) infrastructure from on-premises to SaaS platforms and migrate teams to new Open Source Analysis (OSA) solutions
• Update, reconfigure, and test CI/CD build jobs to seamlessly integrate application security tools
• Support and configure Docker containers, HELM charts, Rancher, and related cloud services
• Write Java, Groovy, and Python scripts to automate routine support tasks and optimize overall processes
• Assist developer teams with scan onboarding and troubleshoot complex pipeline integration issues
• Create comprehensive documentation to enable developer self-service and streamline onboarding
• Support technical investigations and participate in security incident response while ensuring adherence to compliance regulations

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 5+ years of experience implementing application security guardrails, including specialized knowledge of securing AI-driven applications
• 5+ years of hands‑on security engineering experience leading initiatives to improve enterprise application security posture
• 4+ years of experience configuring and migrating SAST, SCA, and DAST tools
• 3+ years of experience managing Docker containers, HELM charts, and Rancher infrastructure
• 3+ years of experience building, updating, and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitLab
• 3+ years of hands‑on scripting and development experience using Java, Python, Groovy, and Gradle
• 2+ years of experience migrating security services and configuring tools within AWS, Azure, or other Cloud/SaaS environments

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Proven experience identifying and mitigating architectural security flaws through threat modeling practices
• Prior experience working within the financial services industry and navigating strict compliance and security requirements
• Deep experience developing automation workflows that eliminate manual ticketing and operational bottlenecks
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise tool migrations across thousands of active developer repositories

Competencies & Behaviors

• Analytical Problem Solving
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Clear Technical Communication
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Customer-Focused Support
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Ownership & Accountability

Work Environment

Location: Hub Location (Preference for Charlotte, NC; Irving, TX; or Minneapolis, MN)

Work Model: Hybrid

Schedule: 2 days a week onsite with no fully remote option

Compensation & Benefits

The approximate pay range for this position is between $46.00 and $67.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee‑owned, women‑led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.