Junior Security Analyst

RunBuggy OMI Inc.•Tempe, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

RunBuggy is looking for a Junior Security Analyst to join our security team. You'll get hands-on experience in security operations by owning the front line of our ticket queue - triaging, investigating, and resolving low-severity security tickets while learning from experienced analysts. This is a part-time internship based in Tempe, AZ, with a hybrid schedule once the intern is trained. Please do not apply if you are not a student located within a commutable distance of Tempe, AZ.

Requirements

Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in cybersecurity, computer science, IT, or related field.
Basic understanding of security fundamentals (common attack types, networking basics, authentication).
Strong written and verbal communication.
Curiosity and willingness to ask questions before acting.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with a SIEM or ticketing system (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow).
Cover letter explaining how their background fits the internship requirements.

Responsibilities

Triage and resolve Tier 1 security tickets: phishing reports, false-positive alerts, access requests, and routine vulnerability findings.
Investigate low-severity alerts using our security tooling and document findings clearly.
Escalate tickets that exceed defined severity thresholds to senior analysts with complete context.
Maintain and improve runbooks and triage documentation as you learn.
Assist employees with routine security questions and requests.
Other duties as assigned.