Senior Data Security Engineer

Senior Data Security Engineer

Job Description

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 are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and executing comprehensive data security strategies to safeguard our organization's sensitive information and systems.

Responsibilities:

1. Data Security Strategy: Develop, implement, and continuously enhance data security strategies, policies, and procedures to protect the organization's data assets from internal and external threats.
2. Implement & Operate Microsoft Purview: Assist in our continued rollout of Microsoft Purview for data protection, loss prevention, and behavior analytics.
3. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conduct regular assessments of data security risks, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts.
4. Incident Response: Lead and coordinate data security incident response activities, including detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery.
5. Security Architecture Review: Evaluate existing data security architectures and propose improvements to enhance data protection, privacy, and compliance.
6. Data Classification and Encryption: Classify sensitive data and recommend appropriate encryption methods.
7. Compliance and Regulations: Stay current with data security regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited, not for profit university or college.
2. 1 or more years of experience implementing and operating Microsoft Purview or its predecessor.
3. Minimum of 6 years of experience in data security, with a focus on risk assessment, incident response, and security architecture design.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

1. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certification.
2. In-depth knowledge of data security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
5. Experience in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance) and familiarity with GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, or other relevant regulations.
6. Knowledge of cloud data security best practices and technologies.

What’s in it for You: When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture. We offer generous compensation and performance-based incentives. Our benefits package includes comprehensive healthcare coverage, virtual and in-person mental health counseling services, 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions, paid time off, and more.

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. This position offers a base salary range of $133,000 - $203,500, based on relevant skills and experience.

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