Associate Network Engineer - Washington, DC

Associate Network Engineer - CoStar Group - Washington, DC

OVERVIEW 

CoStar Group is the world’s leading provider of information and marketing solutions for the Commercial & Residential Real Estate industry.  We deliver services to customers via our Apartments.com, Homes.com, LoopNet.com and many other highly trafficked web sites.  We are a NASDAQ listed company with a market cap of over US$30B and sit alongside other notable names such as Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple. 

CoStar actively researches the commercial real estate markets and provides data, analytics, innovative tools and powerful marketing platforms in the U.S. and Internationally to help our clients transact with one another. CoStar continues to win multiple awards including one of Forbes most innovative companies (2017) and Fortune’s fastest growing companies (2018). 

We are looking for an Associate Network Engineer working as part of our team to help manage and maintain our enterprise network. The enterprise network serves our corporate users and as such, you would assist in maintaining circuits, office network routers/switches/firewalls, corporate VPN infrastructure and Aruba wireless infrastructure. In addition, you will help with the network backbone that spans 3 global data centers, 80+ offices worldwide, over 6000 servers, and 3 public clouds to support web applications, like apartments.com & Loopnet.com, which are used by millions of customers every day.  

Are you a self-starter, love the challenge of solving problems and enjoy working directly with people?  Do you enjoy diagnosing complex challenges?  Are you motivated to help yourself and the team grow? Then CoStar is the place for you. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

• Current college senior at an accredited, not-for-profit college or university, with an expected graduation date of May 2025, studying Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Information Technology, Information Technology, or related field 

• 3-6+ months of internship experience in a relevant field 

• Good oral and written communication skills 

• Detail-oriented 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• One or more relevant certifications are a plus - such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CCSA, CCSE, ACMA, ACMP etc. 

• Prefer some experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting network appliance devices 

• Prefer candidates with the ability to read packet traces to identify source of problems

YOU WILL WORK ON THE FOLLOWING TECHNOLOGIES: 

• Aruba SD-WAN, Wi-Fi controllers and access points 

• Firewall technologies including – CheckPoint and Palo Alto 

• Cisco Nexus switches – 9Ks, 7Ks, 5Ks, 3Ks, FEXs 

• VPN and Remote access solutions – Junos Pulse, CheckPoint, Palo Alto, AnyConnect

WORKING HOURS: 

• Normal working hours are standard Monday through Friday business hours. 

• This position may require up to 25% travel to standup new offices. 

OVERVIEW OF COMPANY: 

Founded in 1987, CoStar Group is the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Our suite of online services enables clients to analyze, interpret and gain unmatched insight on commercial property values, market conditions and current availability. Behind some of the most well-known brands in the industry, CoStar Group includes CoStar, the largest provider of CRE research and real-time data; LoopNet, the most heavily trafficked mobile and online real estate marketplace; Apartments.com, the premier rental home resource for renters, property managers and owners; STR, the leading provider of performance benchmarking and comparative analytics to the hotel industry; BizBuySell, the largest online marketplace for businesses-for-sales; and Lands of America, the leading operator of online marketplaces for rural real estate. 

Headquartered in Washington, DC, CoStar Group maintains offices throughout the U.S. and in Europe, Canada, and Asia with a staff of over 6,000 worldwide. 

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU: 

Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. In addition to generous compensation and performance-based incentives, you'll be supported in both your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program. 

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to): 

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug Life, legal, and supplementary insurance 

• 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, as well as Segways and bikes available for use during the day 

• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, prepared foods, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks 

Be part of a team of professionals enjoying the opportunity to learn, do, and grow in a rewarding atmosphere. But don't just take our word for it -- see why our team chose to work at and stay at CoStar Group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVbJRnJ2sX0 

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply.  However, please note that CoStar is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. 

This position offers a base salary range of $85,000 - $95,000, based on relevant skills and experience and includes a generous benefits plan.