Security Engineer
Celtic Bank
Security Engineer
Celtic Bank
SBA lending and fintech banking services
Celtic Bank · Salt Lake City, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-07
Workplace: hybrid
Department: IT
Celtic Bank is seeking a skilled Security Engineer to help protect the Bank’s systems, data, and technology environment. This role is responsible for identifying, reducing, and continuously managing internal and external security risks while leading key security initiatives across identity, network, endpoint, and cloud environments.
The Security Engineer will administer critical security platforms, maintain a consolidated technology asset inventory, and lead projects involving modern desktop authentication, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM). This position will also support incident response activities and help continuously strengthen the Bank’s overall security capabilities.
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; security certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, SSCP) preferred.
3–5 years of hands-on experience in information security or enterprise IT, with a focus on attack surface, endpoint, and identity security.
Demonstrated experience administering an attack surface management platform (Rapid7 or comparable) and building asset inventory from discovery data.
Experience with endpoint detection and response tooling, preferably CrowdStrike, including policy configuration, sensor health, and detection triage.
Working knowledge of SASE, CASB, and SSPM concepts, with experience supporting or leading the deployment of at least one.
Experience implementing multi-factor authentication for endpoint or workstation sign-in, and familiarity with enterprise password management platforms such as Dashlane.
Understanding of information security principles, data classification, and regulatory requirements applicable to financial institutions (e.g., GLBA, FFIEC, ISO 27001).
Experience participating in incident response, including investigation, containment, and remediation, and the ability to lead technical projects across multiple teams.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) with employer match
Headquartered in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, Celtic Bank was named a top SBA lender in the nation in 2025! Celtic Bank is a leading nationwide lender specializing in SBA 7(a), SBA 504, USDA B&I, express loans, asset-based loans, commercial real estate loans and commercial construction loans.
Celtic Bank is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws.
Physical and Other Requirements
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Work Model: The employee in this position will work either a fully Onsite or Hybrid work model. All employees, regardless of location, may be required to travel to the Salt Lake City office for mandatory company meetings, events, or related occasions.
Utah-based employees: Hybrid work schedule available after initial training period in our Salt Lake City, Utah office – department and job requirements will determine eligibility.
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SBA lending and fintech banking services
Celtic Bank provides capital to small businesses and banking infrastructure to fintechs, with three lines: SBA Lending, Commercial Finance, and Fintech services under one banking relationship. SBA Lending offers government-backed loans (7(a) and 504) and fast working capital through Celtic Express. Commercial Finance supplies asset-based lending, equipment financing, construction loans, and working capital across industries; Fintech covers card issuing, merchant acquiring, lending, and embedded finance with major card networks. The company differentiates itself by being FDIC-insured with 25+ years of experience and one of the largest SBA lenders, delivering all three service areas under one roof to simplify access; its goal is to support growth for small businesses and fintechs at scale.
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