Operations & Strategy Generalist for AI Security Growth

Cogent Security; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Security is hiring a Business Operations Associate in San Francisco to work closely with company leadership on critical problems. You will handle a mix of operational reviews, talent initiatives, and external presence building, adapting quickly in a dynamic startup environment.

The role offers exposure to building a category-defining company end to end, supporting long-term leadership growth and cross-functional collaboration with executives and product teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in consulting, investment banking, product management, or early-stage startup roles.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with founders and leaders to drive high-priority strategic and operational initiatives.
• Steer the operational engine for research initiatives and external partnerships.
• Stand up and mature a QA function from the ground up.
• Own product operations by translating customer needs into buildable specs.
• Take ownership of emerging strategic priorities and drive them to impact.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership mindset

Job description

Cogent Security is hiring a Business Operations Associate in San Francisco to work closely with company leadership on critical problems. You will handle a mix of operational reviews, talent initiatives, and external presence building, adapting quickly in a dynamic startup environment.

The role offers exposure to building a category-defining company end to end, supporting long-term leadership growth and cross-functional collaboration with executives and product teams.