Executive Partner to the CEO & Field CISO

cogent-security; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent is hiring an Executive Assistant to the CEO to own the operations behind our CEO and Field CISO so their time goes where it has the most impact: customers, candidates, and building the company. You'll be their partner in running the week, planning ahead and keeping every commitment on track, with the trust to make calls on your own.

This role requires 7+ years of EA experience, background in a venture-backed startup, and expert calendar/inbox management across time zones, plus strong

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally supporting a CEO or founder.
• Background at a venture-backed startup or venture capital firm.
• You've done this job before and can run on day one: anticipate needs and act before asked.
• Advanced calendar and inbox management with judgement to prioritize.
• Strong project management skills—manage multiple workstreams.
• Poise with customers and executives, and comfort meeting Fortune 500 security leaders.
• Discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Own calendar and email management for both executives end to end.
• Coordinate their weeks: prep for meetings and follow up on actions until completion.
• Run logistics for critical meetings, including candidate conversations with the CEO.
• Host customers, investors, and candidates visiting our San Francisco office; be the first contact for the CEO's office.
• Handle day-to-day leadership logistics, including travel and team meals.
• Take on special projects and expand support to founders and leaders as the team grows.

Skills

Executive aide

Calendar management

Email management

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Discretion

Job description

Cogent is hiring an Executive Assistant to the CEO to own the operations behind our CEO and Field CISO so their time goes where it has the most impact: customers, candidates, and building the company. You'll be their partner in running the week, planning ahead and keeping every commitment on track, with the trust to make calls on your own.

This role requires 7+ years of EA experience, background in a venture-backed startup, and expert calendar/inbox management across time zones, plus strong