Executive Assistant

Summary

Join WatchGuard as a seasoned Executive Assistant to the CEO, leading the Executive Assistant function and mentoring a team. This remote role, preferably based on the West Coast, requires 7+ years of experience supporting C-level executives in fast-paced tech environments. You will provide high-level support to the CEO, manage executive communications, and lead EA team development. The position reports to the CHRO and offers opportunities to enhance employee engagement. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are included. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Executive Assistant experience, including a minimum of 2 years supporting a CEO or top-tier executive
• Proven leadership of administrative or executive support teams
• Experience in high-growth, fast-paced tech environments
• Excellent communication, organizational prowess, and executive presence
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 Suite, Teams, Zoom, and task/project tools
• Exceptional discretion, judgment, and emotional intelligence

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level, proactive support to the CEO: calendar management, travel coordination, meeting prep, and communications
• Act as a thoughtful liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and follow-through
• Prepare executive briefings, board materials, and strategic documentation
• In-Person Readiness: Be available as needed to work on-site, sometimes on short notice, to support meetings, prep, and logistics
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of Executive Assistants supporting the ELT
• Standardize best practices, tools, and collaboration frameworks across the team
• Align EA support with organizational growth

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• A high-impact role within a mission-led, fast-growing tech company
• Opportunities to shape executive operations, team culture, and employee engagement
• A supportive environment grounded in strong values and positive transformation
• Under our Flexible Work Philosophy, most employees can work from an office, at home, or any combination of the two
• Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Healthcare FSA
• FSA with employer contribution
• 13 holidays, including a floating holiday, Juneteenth, and your birthday
• 15 days of paid annual leave
• 9 days of paid sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Education assistance program
• Dependent Care FSA match
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility care support
• Backup care for family and pets
• A growing network of employee resource groups
• Employee referral program
• Virtual boot camp
• Employee Assistance Program