Executive Assistant

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WatchGuard Technologies

πŸ’΅ $100k-$120k
πŸ“Remote - United States

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
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