Executive Assistant

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking an Executive Assistant to support a senior leader in their Sales Organization. This on-site role involves assisting with presentations, calendar management, and coordinating logistics for meetings and events. We're looking for candidates with over 5 years' experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Google Workspace. The expected salary range is $101,000 - $163,000 per year, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an Executive Assistant supporting SVP level leaders.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple deadlines.
• Comfortable handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Resourceful, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist with presentations, report data, and meeting coordination.
• Manage calendar and provide assistance to the leadership team.
• Work closely with multiple stakeholders for special projects.
• Plan and execute group events and social activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Discretion

Adaptability

Resourcefulness

Google Workspace

Calendar management

Tools

Concur

Job description

Overview

Executive Assistant for a senior leader in our Sales Organization. This is an office-based position at our headquarters in Santa Clara, CA. On-site presence is essential to support our team effectively.

Your Impact

• Assisting with presentations, report data, complex meeting coordination and travel logistics
• Calendar management and assistance to the leadership team
• Working closely with multiple stakeholders from various functions—group admins, team members and managers—to assist with special projects and annual planning
• Planning and executing group events and social activities, such as happy hours, release events, meet-ups, and more

Qualifications

Your Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years as an Executive Assistant supporting SVP level leaders, ideally in a high-growth sales environment.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Comfortable handling sensitive information with the utmost discretion.
• Resourceful and adaptable, with a solutions-oriented mindset and a “no task too small” attitude.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, expense systems (e.g., Concur), and calendaring tools.

Additional Information

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $101,000 - $163,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [e-mail].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.