Hybrid Security Engineer Intern: Hands-on Cyber Defense

CoStar Group; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CoStar Group in Richmond, VA seeks a Security Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience in a large enterprise cybersecurity program. You will explore vulnerability management, endpoint security, threat detection, security controls, and AI security.

The program offers three workstreams and dedicated mentorship to support technical growth. This position is located in Richmond, VA with in-office Monday to Thursday and the option to work from home on Friday, designed to prepare students for

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity-related field and planning to return to school after internship.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Available for full 10-week summer internship, 40-hour work week.
• Coursework or work in cybersecurity, networking, OS, cloud, scripting, automation, or sysadmin.
• Strong written and verbal communication of technical information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in vulnerability management, endpoint security, threat detection, and security controls.
• Assist in cybersecurity operations such as alert response, analysis, and tuning controls.
• Collaborate on projects under mentorship to learn modern cybersecurity practices.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Python scripting

PowerShell

Bash

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

CoStar Group in Richmond, VA seeks a Security Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience in a large enterprise cybersecurity program. You will explore vulnerability management, endpoint security, threat detection, security controls, and AI security.

The program offers three workstreams and dedicated mentorship to support technical growth. This position is located in Richmond, VA with in-office Monday to Thursday and the option to work from home on Friday, designed to prepare students for