About this opportunity
CoStar Group lists this Sr. Security Engineer opportunity in arlington, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 and the NASDAQ 100, 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.
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
Network & Cloud Security
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.
AI & Emerging Technology Security
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, non‑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‑assisted 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 a 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), with yoga studio, Peloton, 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.
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Worksite address
arlington, VA, 22201, US
Who can apply
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