Associate Security Engineer - Richmond, VA

Visual Lease; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Med

Life, legal, and supplementary ins.

Mental health counseling services

Commuter and parking benefits

401(K) with matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center / wellness

Employee Resource Groups

Complimentary gourmet coffee and fruit

Job summary

CoStar Group is seeking an Associate Security Engineer in Richmond, VA, with a hybrid schedule: in-office Monday to Thursday and optional work-from-home on Fridays. The role focuses on implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls across endpoints, cloud platforms, and applications, while learning security concepts and improving security practices.

The position targets students pursuing a STEM degree with 3.0+ GPA, including relevant internship experience, and offers exposure to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, CS, IT, or related field.
• Expected graduation between Dec 2026 and Jun 2027.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Shows interest in cybersecurity beyond coursework.
• At least 2 months of internship/co-op experience.
• Exposure to scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash or Python.
• Ability to troubleshoot and document findings clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication; capable of working with technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls across endpoints, identities, cloud platforms, applications, and business processes.
• Learn and reinforce security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Gain hands-on experience in vulnerability management, endpoint security, security tool integration, threat detection and response, software security, and AI security/automation.
• Assist with deploying, supporting, and improving security technologies under guidance.
• Demonstrate initiative and willingness to learn new tools and strengthen security practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Collaboration

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Graduation timeframe Dec 2026 - Jun 2027

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Job description

Associate Security Engineer - Richmond, VA

Job Description

Company Overview

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed, and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

Learn more about CoStar.

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 in Richmond, VA and offers a schedule of Monday to Thursday in office and the option to work from home on Friday.

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

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.

What's in it for you?

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

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 Group’s 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.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing