Executive Assistant III

F5 Networks, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,700 - 136,100; Full time

Job summary

F5 Networks, Inc. in San Jose is seeking an Executive Assistant to support senior leaders in Corporate Strategy and M&A. You will manage calendars, travel, meetings, and cross‑functional partnerships with global teams in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

The role requires proactive problem solving, exceptional communication, discretion, and a disciplined, detail‑oriented approach. You will partner with other admin professionals to keep leaders ready and drive efficiency across the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant to senior level executives.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Independent executor who will seek answers and direction when needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate needs and execute tasks with precision.
• Proficient in productivity tools including Excel, OneNote, Teams, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint; Smartsheet is a plus.
• Must have initiative and be able to exercise judgment; project management skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules for meetings, arrange appointments, schedule visitors, maintain calendars, manage expenses, and plan complex travel.
• Thrive with minimal supervision and take charge, making decisions as needed.
• Plan and support team events and collaborate with cross functional global teams both remotely and in office.
• Work closely with other Executive Admins to assist with meeting awareness and readiness for leaders and the organization.
• Handle communications and assemble sensitive information; uphold the company Code of Ethics.
• Perform duties as assigned and proactively identify conflicts/needs to resolve them.

Skills

Executive support

Organization

Written & verbal communication

Independent executor

Project management

Initiative

Problem solving

Proactive calendar management

Tools

Excel

OneNote

Teams

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

Job description

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

Ready for an exhilarating opportunity to be part of a dynamic Strategy and M&A organization? Join us as an Executive Assistant where your role isn't just about support—it's about making a significant, tangible impact every single day! In this position, you'll be the Executive Assistant to key leaders in the Corporate Strategy and M&A organization, providing top-tier administrative assistance that is as varied and exciting as our product offerings. With each day bringing new challenges and opportunities, your proactive approach and keen eye for detail will not just be valued—they'll be instrumental in shaping our success. If you're passionate about driving efficiency and thrive in fast-paced environments where innovation is the norm, then we can't wait for you to bring your energy and expertise to our team!

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules for meetings, arrange appointments, schedule visitors, maintain calendars, manage expenses, and plan complex travel.
• Thrive with minimal supervision.
• Take charge, and make decisions.
• Plan and support team events.
• Work and partner with cross functional global teams both remotely and in office.
• Work closely with other Executive Admins to assist with meeting awareness and readiness, for your leader and the organization.
• The position requires traversing the office to perform essential functions.
• Embrace the unexpected and tackle any challenge that comes your way, going above and beyond to deliver exceptional results.
• Demonstrate a strong desire to learn the subject areas of the executives you support.
• Use that knowledge to proactively manage calendars and triage conflicts effectively.
• Instead of reacting to issues that have already occurred, leverage your unique perspective and knowledge to proactively identify conflicts/needs and resolve them independently.
• Handles correspondence and assembles sensitive information.
• Responsible for upholding F5’s Business Code of Ethics and promptly reporting violations of the Code or company policies.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Be kind.
• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant to senior level executives.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to effortlessly juggle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Independent executor who will seek answers, context, or direction when needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate needs and proactively execute tasks with precision.
• Proficient in productivity tools, including Excel, OneNote, Teams, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Smartsheet a plus.
• Must have initiative and be able to exercise judgment.
• Project management skills are crucial.
• Must be detail-oriented, timely, and diligent.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Computer use in an office environment. Role is primarily based in our F5 office in San Jose.

Salary and Benefits

The annual base pay for this position is: $90,700.00 - $136,100.00 F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change. You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice. Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting [e-mail].

Hybrid / Remote Work Options

Hybrid: Employees within 30 commutable miles of an F5 office are required to work from the office a minimum of 30 business days per quarter. Remote: Primarily work from designated home location but can come into an F5 office to work or travel to an offsite location as needed.

About F5

Founded in 1996, F5 is a global leader in application delivery and security. Our premier platform helps customers secure and deliver every app, API, and piece of infrastructure across all environments. Backed by over three decades of expertise and 553 patents, our solutions protect against threats while ensuring fast, reliable digital experiences. With over 6,400 employees, we serve more than 23,000 customers in over 170 countries. To continue this work, we need people like you—the best minds in the industry. We're committed to a unique, human-first culture that encourages authenticity, prioritizes diversity and inclusion, and fosters the growth and success of our employees.