Senior Security Engineer

CoStar Group; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions

Paid time off

On-site fitness center

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CoStar Group is seeking a Senior Security Engineer in Arlington, VA to enhance its enterprise security posture. The role encompasses traditional network security as well as SaaS and AI security governance, requiring strong technical capabilities and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will audit network designs, enhance security measures, and implement robust SaaS security policies. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in Information Security are required, along with certifications such as CISSP.

The position offers generous compensation, performance-based incentives, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Information Security or Security Engineering.
• One or more industry-recognized certifications (e.g., CISSP, SANS/GIAC).
• Strong experience securing AWS networking (NACLs, Security Groups, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with NGFWs, WAFs, and enterprise network segmentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise to ensure secure enterprise network changes.
• Audit existing network designs and recommend security improvements.
• Evaluate firewall change requests across environments.
• Design policies for Next Generation Firewalls and wireless infrastructure.

Skills

Information Security

Security Engineering

Network Security

AWS Networking

SaaS Security

Python

PowerShell

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university

Tools

AWS Security Tools

Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW)

Web Application Firewalls (WAF)

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer with experience in Network, SaaS, and AI Security to help evolve and safeguard CoStar’s enterprise security posture across network infrastructure, cloud services, SaaS platforms, and emerging AI systems.

This role expands upon traditional network security engineering to include SaaS security governance and AI security risk management, supporting both human and machine‑driven workflows. The ideal candidate brings deep technical capability, strong security judgment, and the ability to communicate security concepts effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences across the enterprise.

This position can be located in Arlington or Richmond, VA and is in office Monday through Thursday and work from home on Friday.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise to ensure enterprise network changes are designed and implemented securely (on‑prem and cloud).
• Audit existing network designs and infrastructure configurations and recommend improvements to security posture.
• Evaluate firewall change requests across on‑premise and cloud environments.
• Design, enforce, and audit policies for Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW), load balancers, routers, switches, and wireless infrastructure.
• Manage Secure Service Edge (SSE) platform

SaaS Security

• Partner with application owners and third‑party risk teams to review SaaS security architecture and control effectiveness.
• Operate and tune SaaS security tooling (e.g., CASB/SSE capabilities) to detect risky behavior, misconfigurations, and data exfiltration paths.
• Define and enforce SaaS security standards for logging, identity integration, and least‑privilege access.
• Support SaaS incident investigation and remediation efforts in coordination with legal, privacy, and compliance teams.
• Develop reusable SaaS security review patterns and documentation for engineering and procurement teams.
• Assess security risks associated with AI platforms, copilots, and agent‑based systems, including model access controls, prompt/data leakage risks, and tool/plugin abuse.
• Partner with engineering teams to design security controls for AI‑assisted workflows and developer tools.
• Contribute to governance models for AI usage, including enforcement of network, identity, and data security boundaries.
• Monitor AI‑related telemetry and logs to identify anomalous behavior, data exposure, or misuse patterns.
• Support threat modeling and risk assessments for AI integrations with enterprise systems and SaaS platforms.
• Stay current on AI security threats, abuse patterns, and control frameworks, translating them into actionable enterprise safeguards.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required from an accredited, not for profit, in‑person university or college.
• A track record of commitment to prior employers
• 5+ years of experience in Information Security or Security Engineering.
• One or more industry‑recognized certifications (e.g., CISSP, SANS/GIAC, CCNA, equivalent).
• Strong experience securing AWS networking (NACLs, Security Groups, ALB/NLB, Transit Gateway, Network Firewall).
• Hands‑on experience with NGFWs, WAFs, load balancers, and enterprise network segmentation.
• Strong scripting or automation skills (Python, PowerShell, or similar).
• Deep understanding of subnetting, routing, and network isolation principles.
• Experience with SaaS security platforms, CASB, or SSE tooling.

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• Familiarity with identity‑driven security models (SSO, OAuth, API tokens, service principals).
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps, Terraform, or infrastructure‑as‑code workflows.
• Experience operating in large, complex enterprise environments.
• Ability to produce high‑quality technical documentation and security standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Exposure to AI systems, model‑assistant tooling, or developer copilots in an enterprise context.

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.

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
• On‑site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes
• Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

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.