CoStar Group, Inc.
Associate Network Engineer - Richmond, VA
CoStar Group, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Overview
Associate Network Engineer (Richmond, VA) 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 stand up 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 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 generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training and tuition reimbursement.
Benefits 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
Work Authorization and Equal Opportunity 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. CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, maintaining a drug-free workplace and conducting pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Application Channels and Important Notices 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.
Company Background CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace. Founded in 1987, CoStar Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSGP) is the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. CoStar data powers the real estate industry and our brands include LoopNet, Apartments.com, BizBuySell, and Lands of America. CoStar maintains offices in the U.S. and internationally with thousands of employees and contractors. For more information, visit costargroup.com/careers.
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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 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 generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training and tuition reimbursement.
Benefits 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
Work Authorization and Equal Opportunity 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. CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, maintaining a drug-free workplace and conducting pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Application Channels and Important Notices 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.
Company Background CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace. Founded in 1987, CoStar Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSGP) is the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. CoStar data powers the real estate industry and our brands include LoopNet, Apartments.com, BizBuySell, and Lands of America. CoStar maintains offices in the U.S. and internationally with thousands of employees and contractors. For more information, visit costargroup.com/careers.
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