Cross-Functional Operations Generalist for AI Security Lab

Cogent-Security; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent is hiring an Operations Associate to manage day-to-day operations spanning people operations, workplace operations, events, and special projects. You will work across functions, gaining exposure to how a category-defining company is built.

You should thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, own your work end-to-end, and leverage AI tools to automate tasks rather than performing repetitive work manually.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Background in a cross-functional role (people operations, workplace ops, events, or office management).
• Self-starter who can work with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Own Workplace Operations across San Francisco and New York locations, including supplies, landlord relations, and events logistics.
• Own People Operations responsibilities from recruiting coordination to onboarding and ramp planning, including immigration coordination.
• Plan and execute events to build the Cogent brand with a recurring calendar.
• Collaborate with founders and Head of BizOps on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Startup experience

Cross-functional role

Self-starter

Operations management

Written communication

Attention to detail

Discretion handling sensitive info

AI tooling for automation

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Cogent is hiring an Operations Associate to manage day-to-day operations spanning people operations, workplace operations, events, and special projects. You will work across functions, gaining exposure to how a category-defining company is built.

You should thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, own your work end-to-end, and leverage AI tools to automate tasks rather than performing repetitive work manually.