Senior Executive Assistant

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary At Palo Alto Networks , we are shaping the future of cybersecurity. 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. 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. This is an in office role in our HQ, Santa Clara, CA 4-5 days/week Key

Responsibilities 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.