Associate Network Engineer - Richmond, VA na Costar

Job Description

• Associate Network Engineer (Richmond, 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 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.   

     

  CoStar Group’s websites attracted over 111 million average monthly unique visitors in the second quarter of 2025, serving clients around the world. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, CoStar Group is committed to transforming the real estate industry through innovative technology and comprehensive market intelligence.    

   

  Learn more about CoStar.     

   

  Job Description:  

  We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Network Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure team. This is an entry-level position ideal for candidates with foundational knowledge of networking concepts and some experience in IT support, help desk, or junior network roles. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers to support and maintain our global network infrastructure, gaining exposure to enterprise technologies and best practices. 

   

  This position is located in our Richmond, VA office and offers a schedule of Monday -Thursday in office and Friday remote. This position may require up to 25% travel to standup new offices.  

   

  Responsibilities:  

  • Assist in the monitoring and basic troubleshooting of network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points. 

  • Respond to network-related support tickets, escalating issues to senior engineers as needed. 

  • Help with documentation of network configurations, diagrams, and procedures. 

  • Participate in office network setups, including cabling, device configuration, and connectivity testing. 

  • Support inventory and asset tracking for network hardware. 

  • Collaborate with IT teams including NetOps, Service Desk, and Systems to ensure reliable connectivity and performance. 

  • Work with various networking technologies including but not limited to:  

  • Firewalls – Palo Alto 

  • SDWAN – Palo Alto Prisma 

  • Cisco Catalyst switches 

  • Wireless – Aruba controllers and access points, Clearpass 

  • SASE – Zscaler 

  • IPAM – Infoblox 

  • Network Management – LogicMonitor, OpenText, HPE UXI 

  Basic Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree required from an accredited, not for profit University or College, in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field graduating in May 2026  

  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA 

  • Some hands-on experience in IT support, help desk, or junior networking roles. 

  • Foundational understanding of networking concepts such as IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and VPNs. 

  • Familiarity with basic troubleshooting tools and techniques. 

  • Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment. 

   

  Preferred Qualifications and Skills: 

  • Exposure to enterprise networking equipment (e.g., Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto). 

  • Entry-level certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or equivalent (or working toward one). 

  • Experience with ticketing systems and basic change management processes. 

  • Familiarity with Wi-Fi troubleshooting or basic firewall concepts. 

  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    

  • Tuition reimbursement    

  • 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. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. CoStar Group will not sponsor or support applicants for work visas for this position (i.e., H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN).  CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, maintaining a drug-free workplace and conducting pre-employment substance abuse testing.   

   

  CoStar Group accepts job applications from candidates in the United States solely through the following channels:   

  • The CoStar Group website.   

  • Email correspondence using only the CoStar domain of “@costar.com”.   

  • Screening and interaction via telephone, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom platforms.   

   

  Please be cautious:   

  • CoStar does not use Wire, Google Hangouts, or any other platform for recruitment-related activities.   

  • Disregard any solicitation or request for information regarding job applications with CoStar via any means other than those listed above.   

  • CoStar will never ask candidates to make any personal financial investment related to employment with the company.  

   

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