Senior Executive Assistant, Palo Alto Networks
$101-163k
More information about location
4-5 days a week in office (Santa Clara, CA )
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
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Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$101-163k
More information about location
4-5 days a week in office (Santa Clara, CA )
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for a tech-forward professional who is passionate about AI, thrives in a "Mission First" environment, and can help us build a world-class Marketing EA program
- Experience: 8+ years of administrative experience, with 5+ years supporting senior executives (SVP/VP level) in a global, fast-paced technology environment
- Cybersecurity & Marketing IQ: Direct experience in Cybersecurity (ideally at PANW or a peer) and Marketing/Communications is a significant advantage
- AI Enthusiast: You don't just use tech; you love it. You have a genuine curiosity for Artificial Intelligence and are eager to apply it to make the executive office more efficient
- Program Builder: Proven ability to mentor others and a desire to contribute to the "Palo Alto Networks Way" by building community and culture within the administrative function
- Expertise: Mastery of Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and enterprise collaboration tools like Slack and Zoom
- The "PANW" Mindset: You are agile, resilient under pressure, and possess the sound judgment needed to navigate the ambiguity of a rapidly growing global leader
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Senior Executive Assistant to provide strategic, high-level support to our SVP, Global Digital Marketing, and VP, Global Communications
- This is a high-visibility role at the intersection of brand reputation and digital transformation
- You aren’t just an assistant; you are a key operational partner. You will balance complex global logistics with a leadership role within our EA community
- Strategic & Operational Support:
- Anticipate Executive Needs: Proactively manage schedules and priorities to ensure the SVP and VP are focused on PANW’s highest-impact initiatives, including major launches like Ignite and Unit 42 briefings
- Business Rhythm: Lead the coordination of staff meetings, all-hands, and global off-sites—driving agenda design, tracking action items, and ensuring team alignment
- AI Integration: Serve as an early adopter of AI tools. You will actively explore and implement generative AI and automation to streamline workflows, manage meeting synthesis, and improve team productivity
- Community Leadership & Mentorship:
- Marketing EA Program: Partner closely with the Lead Marketing EA to design and evolve a formal Marketing EA mentorship program. Your goal is to foster professional growth and operational consistency across the department
- Collaboration: Act as a central hub for the Marketing and Communications EA team, building a "rising tide" culture where best practices are shared and silos are broken
- Cross-Functional Synergy: Build strong partnerships with EAs in Sales, Product, and the Office of the CEO to facilitate seamless execution across the matrix
- Executive Partnership:
- Voice of Leadership: Act as a professional extension of the SVP and VP—representing their priorities and maintaining a high standard of diplomacy with internal and external stakeholders
- High-Stakes Discretion: Handle extremely sensitive information—including crisis communications, pre-release product roadmaps, and financial data—with the utmost confidentiality
Our take
With cyber threats evolving at lightening speed, businesses need robust solutions to protect their data and infrastructure. And the global cybersecurity market is projected to grow significantly, driven by increasing cyberattacks and the adoption of digital transformation initiatives. Because of this, companies are seeking security platforms that can address these challenges efficiently.
That's where Palo Alto Networks steps in, a frontrunner in the cybersecurity arena. It offers a suite of AI-powered security solutions designed to safeguard enterprises across various sectors. Its platforms, such as Cortex XSIAM and Prisma AIRS, integrate advanced threat detection, zero trust architecture, and real-time response capabilities so organizations are ready to manage and mitigate risks.
Its leadership is evident too, with impressive growth and strategic partnerships. Recently the company surpassed $1.5M in sales through the Google Cloud Marketplace, highlighting the demand for its innovative security solutions. Additionally, a collaboration with AT&T aims to enhance cybersecurity offerings, further solidifying its position in the market.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Sep 2022
$34m
SERIES A
May 2022
$11m
SEED
Total funding: $45m
Company benefits
- Healthcare: We value your health and provide options so you can choose what best supports your lifestyle and personal health goals. Various nationwide plans — including Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, VSP, and more — are available to you and your family. Our providers offer the flexibility you want and the coverage you need
- Wellness: With a large on-site gym and daily, instructor-led exercise classes at HQ in Santa Clara, Palo Alto Networks actively supports employee fitness. Our juice bar, Gym & Juice, features fresh juice blends, a quick and nutritious option pre- or post-workout. And our ongoing wellness speaker series highlights the latest trends in health and wellness
- Development: Professional development is serious business at Palo Alto Networks, where the Talent Development team offers 25+ courses to help employees boost their careers and develop leadership capability
- Financial: Most roles are eligible for equity grants, and we now offer new hires a quarterly vesting schedule right away. We want you to be fairly compensated and rewarded as soon as you make an impact – on our team, that happens immediately! And because we consider every employee a stakeholder in our long-term success, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 24-month lookback. From life insurance to health savings accounts, we provide ways to help you protect and grow your wealth. Palo Alto Networks offers both traditional and Roth 401(k) options, along with a company match of 50% to a max annual amount of $1,000
- Time Off: In addition to paid corporate holidays, Flexible Time Off programs empower our employees to balance their work schedules with personal time off. We offer 12 weeks of full pay for medical leave and 6 weeks of full pay for parental leave. As a company with strong ties to the military and veterans, we also offer 26 weeks of full pay for military leave
- Perks: Our corporate discount program provides employees with significant discounts on merchandise, travel and entertainment. We offer many on-site perks at headquarters, including cafeterias, fuel service, dry cleaning service, EV charging stations, and a company store. We also provide complimentary drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks in break rooms across our campus to help everyone power through the day. Life at Palo Alto Network
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership
Nikesh Arora
(CEO & Chairman)Previously the President and COO at SoftBank, CBO at Google, and CMO at T-Mobile.
Nir Zuk
(Founder & CTO)Previously CTO at NetScreen Technologies, which was acquired by Juniper Neworks in 2004. They also co-founded OneSecure where they served as CTO and was the Principal Engineer at Check Point Software Technologies.
Lee Klarich
(CPO)Initially joined Palo Alto in 2006 as the EVP of Product Management and became CPO in 2018. Prior to this, they were the Director of Product Management at Juniper Networks and a Product Line Manager at NetScreen Technologies.
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