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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

As the Senior Executive Assistant to the President, Next Generation Security (NGS), you will serve as a trusted partner and representative of the President’s office, providing high-level administrative and operational support to a critical, fast-growing business unit.

This role extends beyond traditional executive support. You will operate with a high degree of ownership and judgment, enabling the President’s effectiveness by anticipating needs, aligning stakeholders, and maintaining operational rhythm across a complex, global organization.

You will navigate competing priorities with precision and discretion, acting as a central point of coordination across the leadership team and broader Palo Alto Networks executive ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted proxy for the President, managing priorities, communications, and stakeholder alignment with sound judgment and discretion
• Manage a highly complex, global calendar, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and effective use of executive time
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries, logistics, and expense management
• Ensure the President is fully prepared for meetings and engagements with the appropriate context, materials, and alignment
• Partner closely with senior leaders and the EA network to drive coordination across calendars, communications, and key initiatives
• Lead high-impact engagements, including executive offsites, Sales Kickoffs, and global All-Hands meetings, from planning through execution and follow-through
• Apply structured program and project management approaches to drive execution across key business initiatives
• Anticipate shifting priorities, identify risks, and implement solutions to maintain momentum for the leadership team
• Handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders, representing the President’s office with credibility and executive presence
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and operating rhythms to enhance the effectiveness of the President and leadership team
• Collaborate with the broader EA community to share best practices and elevate executive support across the organization

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting senior executives (President, EVP, or equivalent) within a complex, global organization, ideally in a high-growth technology or cybersecurity environment
• Demonstrated ability to operate with sound judgment, discretion, and executive presence in high-visibility environments
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to rapidly assimilate context and align to shifting priorities across a complex stakeholder environment
• Proven experience managing complex calendars, global travel, and executive-level engagements
• Strong program and project management capabilities, with the ability to drive execution across multiple priorities and resolve challenges creatively
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of integrity

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$117,000.00 - $190,500.00/yr

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at  accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.