Sr Executive Assistant

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution.

From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEX Benefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Executive Assistant to the Operations organization supporting one senior leader (VP) and the broader team which includes Technical Operations, Supply Chain Management, Order Operations, Trade, Service Logistics, and Business Systems.

This is a high-impact role requiring impeccable discretion, a proactive mindset, and the ability to operate with urgency and precision in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and experienced in supporting executive-level leaders across global teams. You’ll be a critical force in ensuring the day-to-day success of our leadership team.

This is an office-based position at our headquarters in Santa Clara, CA. On-site presence is essential to support our team effectively.

• Serve as a strategic partner to the senior leadership team, providing high-level administrative, program, and communications support.
• Proactively manage calendars, coordinate complex global meetings, and organize executive leadership sessions.
• Act as a central point of contact for the organization, helping to unify messaging and ensure alignment across teams.
• Coordinate team-building activities, recognition programs, and engagement events that strengthen relationships and morale.
• Support the onboarding and integration of new employees by helping them understand the team culture and resources.
• Create, track, and manage purchase orders for the Operations Organization.
• Oversee domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries, and expense reports.
• Plan and execute internal team events, leadership meetings, and large-scale gatherings such as All-Hands sessions.
• Partner with other Executive Assistants across the Finance Organization and broader company to ensure seamless coordination.
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality, professionalism, and executive presence at all times.
• Champion a positive, inclusive team culture by modeling core values and fostering collaboration across the organization.
• Oversee workspace and cube allocation including coordinating seating assignments, moves, and space planning in partnership with the facilitates team.

• Minimum of 5+ years experience in executive support, program coordination, or project management, ideally in a high-growth or global environment.
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