CoStar Group

Associate Security Engineer - Arlington, VA

CoStar Group$100K — $105K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a relevant bachelor's degree with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
  • Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity beyond academic studies.
  • At least 2 months of prior internship or co-op experience in a relevant field.
  • Familiarity with scripting or programming languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
  • Proficient in troubleshooting technical issues and documenting processes.
  • Strong communication skills for conveying technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls across various platforms.
  • Assist in deploying and enhancing security technologies under supervision.
  • Engage in hands-on learning in areas like vulnerability management and security tool integration.
  • Contribute to security efforts and help strengthen practices across the organization.
  • Educate both technical and non-technical audiences on security concepts.
  • Participate in threat detection and response activities.
  • Work on emerging topics such as AI security and automation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental.
  • Life, legal, and supplementary insurance options.
  • Access to mental health counseling services both virtually and in-person.
  • Commuter and parking benefits available.
  • 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Employee stock purchase plan offered.
  • Paid time off to ensure work-life balance.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • On-site fitness center or fitness membership reimbursement (location dependent).
  • Access to Employee Resource Groups within the company.
  • Complimentary snacks and beverages including gourmet coffee, fresh fruit, and healthy options.
Full Job Description
Associate Security Engineer - Arlington, VA


Job Description


Role Description:   

In this role, you'll support the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls across CoStar Group including endpoints, identities, cloud platforms, applications, and business processes. You will learn and reinforce security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences while gaining hands-on experience in areas such as vulnerability management, endpoint security, security tool integration, threat detection and response, software security, and emerging areas such as AI security and automation. 

Associate Security Engineers assist with deploying, supporting, and improving security technologies under the guidance of experienced team members. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter who is eager to learn new tools, contribute to security efforts, and help strengthen security practices across the CoStar Enterprise. 

 

This position is located inArlington, VAand offers a schedule of Monday to Thursday in office and the option to work from home on Friday.  

   

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Currently pursuing a bachelors degree from an accredited, not-for-profit university or college in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a comparable major.

  • Must have an expected graduation date of December 2026 - June 2027.

  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.

  • Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity through personal endeavors outside of undergraduate degree program

  • At least 2 months of previous relevant internship or co-op experience.

  • Exposure to scripting or programming languages such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar languages.

  • Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, identify potential causes, and document findings or recommended next steps.

  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly in written and verbal formats.

  • Ability to follow established processes, document work accurately, and collaborate with technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications and Experiences:

  • Sec+

  • CySA+

  • Security Operation Center experience

  • Ability to describe basic cybersecurity concepts such as vulnerability management, endpoint security, network security, authentication, access controls, or incident response.

  • Exposure to AI, machine learning, automation, or AI security concepts through internship, co-op, academic, or personal projects.

Whats in it for you?

 

When you join CoStar Group, youll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.

 

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training and tuition reimbursement.

 

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug

  • Life, legal, and supplementary insurance

  • Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family

  • Commuter and parking benefits

  • 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Paid time off

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)

  • Access to CoStar Groups Employee Resource Groups

  • Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

The final salary or hourly rate offered for this role will fall within the range set forth below based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.

 

Base Compensation: $100,000 - $105,000 annually

 

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.


About CoStar Group

CoStar Group is a provider of information, analytics and marketing services to the commercial property industry in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Spain. Founded in 1987 by Andrew C. Florance, the company has grown to include online database CoStar and many online marketplaces, including Apartments.com, LoopNet, Lands of America, and BizBuySell. CoStar Group was founded in 1987 by Andrew C. Florance in Washington, D.C. In 1998, the company became a public company via an initial public offering on the NASDAQ, raising $22.5 million. In 2004, CoStar Group, Inc. v. LoopNet, Inc. became a landmark case in copyright law. In October 2009, the company acquired a building in Washington, D.C., now its headquarters, from the Mortgage Bankers Association for $41.3 million. The building had sold 2 years earlier for $79 million and the company claims it used its analytics data to know the right time to buy. In April 2012, CoStar Group acquired LoopNet for $860 million. In April 2014, the company acquired Apartments.com for $585 million. In April 2015, the company acquired Apartment Finder for $170 million. In July, the company acquired Belbex an online marketplace and information provider for commercial property based in Spain. In February 2017, the company acquired Westside Rentals. In February 2018, the company acquired ForRent.com from Dominion Enterprises for $350 million in cash and $35 million in stock. In October, the company acquired Realla.co an online marketplace for commercial property based in the United Kingdom. In November, the company acquired Cozy Services for $68 million.
Learn more about CoStar Group
Size
4,742 employees
Market Cap
$31.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$227.1 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
+18.3%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
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