Security Engineer Intern Arlington, VA

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 worlds 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. Weve 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.

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Role Description:

We are seeking a Security Engineering Intern to join our team where youll gain hands-on experience in a large enterprise cybersecurity program in areas such as vulnerability management endpoint security threat detection security controls and emerging areas such as AI security.

CoStar Groups Security Engineering internship program provides hands-on experience through three workstreams:

1. Develop a working prototype to solve a cybersecurity challenge.

2. Perform cybersecurity operations such as responding to alerts analyzing findings or tuning controls.

3. Assist in a cybersecurity project while learning from experienced team members and building a foundation in modern cybersecurity practices.

Each intern is paired with a dedicated mentor to support technical development career growth and day-to-day learning throughout the program. This internship is designed to provide exposure to the types of work performed by Security Engineers and help prepare students for future careers in cybersecurity.

This position is located inArlington VAand offers a schedule of Monday to Thursday in office and the option to work from home on Friday.

Technologies & Security Areas You May Explore

At CoStar Group our Security Engineering team uses a variety of tools and technologies to help identify prevent detect and respond to cybersecurity risks across the enterprise. Depending on the team and project interns may gain exposure to:

• Vulnerability scanning and vulnerability management tools

• Endpoint security technologies

• Security monitoring and incident response processes

• Security tool integrations and automation

• Identity and access management concepts

• Cloud and infrastructure security concepts

• Scripting and automation using Python PowerShell Bash or similar technologies

• AI security and emerging cybersecurity technologies

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelors degree from an accredited not-for-profit university or college in Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Technology Software Engineering or a comparable major.

• Must be planning to return to school following the completion of the Summer 2027 internship.

• Must have an expected graduation date of December 2027 - June 2028.

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.

• Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity through personal endeavors outside of undergraduate degree program

• Available to participate in the full 10-week summer internship program and commit to a 40-hour work week throughout the internship.

• Coursework project internship research or work experience related to cybersecurity networking operating systems cloud computing scripting automation system administration or comparable technical disciplines.

• Ability to communicate technical information clearly in written and verbal formats.

• Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Experiences:

• Ability to describe cybersecurity concepts such as vulnerability management endpoint security network security authentication access controls or incident response.

• Exposure to scripting or automation using Python PowerShell Bash or similar languages.

• Familiarity with Windows Linux networking or cloud environments.

• Demonstrated initiative through cybersecurity projects coursework research clubs competitions or extracurricular activities.

• Experience collaborating on academic project research or team-based work.

• Exposure to AI machine learning automation or AI security concepts through coursework projects internships or personal learning.

• Security certifications or coursework such as Security Network CySA or comparable cybersecurity training are a plus.

Whats in it for you

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

The final salary or hourly rate offered for this role will fall within the range set forth below based on avariety of factors including but not limited to geographic location skills and competencies.

Base Compensation: $40 - $45 (Hourly)

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.