Edge Security Engineer at Costar Group in Arlington, VA | Kablio

Role

Description

bot protection

edge security

web security

traffic analysis

waf management

Implement and maintain bot protection and scraping mitigation strategies across CoStar’s web properties.
Support secure deployment and scaling of edge security controls across cloud and CDN environments.
Provide edge security across 50+ high traffic websites, spanning distinct web tech stacks and threat profiles.
Analyze edge traffic patterns to detect anomalies and respond to security incidents.
Configure, monitor, and fine-tune Akamai Kona WAF policies to minimize false positives and maximize protection against OWASP and DDOS threats

Requirements

akamai

elk

terraform

python

bachelor's

collaboration

Hands-on experience with Akamai Control Center for WAF rule configuration and monitoring.
Experience with dashboards and log analysis tools such as Akamai WSA, ELK, or Athena.
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS).
1–3 years of experience in edge security, web application security, or managing Akamai, Cloudflare, Imperva, DataDome, Fastly, AWS WAF or similar technologies for a major Internet site.
Scripting and Infrastructure as code proficiency (Python, Terraform, Ansible, etc) for automation and reporting.
Knowledge of advanced bot detection strategies including behavioral analysis and AI-based solutions.
Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, API security best practices, and traffic analysis.
Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited, not for profit, in person university or college.
A track record of commitment to prior employers
Understanding of SDLC, CI/CD, and cloud-native development (Docker, EC2, EKS, RDS).
Ability to collaborate across Product, Security, DevOps, Legal, and development teams.

Benefits

401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter and parking benefits
Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

costar group does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Security clearance

pre-employment substance abuse testing is required.

Company

Overview

Founded 1987

Year Established

The year the company was first established.

Offers comprehensive data on properties, tenants, leases, and market conditions globally.
Known for its pioneering technology and research, delivers powerful insights to commercial real estate professionals.
Its旗舰平台, CoStar, provides unmatched property data, news, and analytics.
Platforms used by real estate professionals, from brokers to investors to property managers.
Expanded through strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of LoopNet and Apartments.com.
Data-driven insights help clients make informed investment and leasing decisions, shaping the global real estate market.

Culture + Values

Customer Focused: We strive to make a positive impact on our customers through innovative solutions.
Ownership: We take personal responsibility for delivering results.
Integrity: We act with transparency and integrity in everything we do.
Innovation: We drive progress through creativity and technology.
Collaboration: We believe in the power of diverse teams working together to achieve more.
Excellence: We are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in our products and services.

Environment + Sustainability

2040

Net Zero Commitment

Aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by this target year.

Committed to energy-efficient building designs and energy-saving programs.
Uses technological advancements to reduce environmental impact.
Annually tracks and reports on carbon footprint and environmental metrics.

Inclusion & Diversity

40% Global Workforce

Women Representation

Approximately 40% of the global workforce consists of women.

Committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can thrive.
Has set specific goals to increase the representation of women in leadership roles.
Implemented training programs to promote diversity awareness and inclusive leadership.

Articles

Press Room – CoStar Group news & updates

Reddit post – scam warning about impersonators

Role

Description

bot protection

edge security

web security

traffic analysis

waf management

Implement and maintain bot protection and scraping mitigation strategies across CoStar’s web properties.
Support secure deployment and scaling of edge security controls across cloud and CDN environments.
Provide edge security across 50+ high traffic websites, spanning distinct web tech stacks and threat profiles.
Analyze edge traffic patterns to detect anomalies and respond to security incidents.
Configure, monitor, and fine-tune Akamai Kona WAF policies to minimize false positives and maximize protection against OWASP and DDOS threats

Requirements

akamai

elk

terraform

python

bachelor's

collaboration

Hands-on experience with Akamai Control Center for WAF rule configuration and monitoring.
Experience with dashboards and log analysis tools such as Akamai WSA, ELK, or Athena.
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS).
1–3 years of experience in edge security, web application security, or managing Akamai, Cloudflare, Imperva, DataDome, Fastly, AWS WAF or similar technologies for a major Internet site.
Scripting and Infrastructure as code proficiency (Python, Terraform, Ansible, etc) for automation and reporting.
Knowledge of advanced bot detection strategies including behavioral analysis and AI-based solutions.
Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, API security best practices, and traffic analysis.
Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited, not for profit, in person university or college.
A track record of commitment to prior employers
Understanding of SDLC, CI/CD, and cloud-native development (Docker, EC2, EKS, RDS).
Ability to collaborate across Product, Security, DevOps, Legal, and development teams.

Benefits

401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter and parking benefits
Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

costar group does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Security clearance

pre-employment substance abuse testing is required.