Associate Security Engineer - Richmond, VA
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s 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.
- Currently eligible to work full-time in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls across CoStar Group including endpoints, identities, cloud platforms, applications, and business processes.
- Learn and reinforce security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Gain 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.
- Assist with deploying, supporting, and improving security technologies under the guidance of experienced team members.
Benefits
- Generous compensation and performance-based incentives
- Internal training
- Tuition reimbursement
- 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
- On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)
- Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups
- Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
