Executive Assistant, Engineering - ThousandEyes(Hybrid)

Cisco•San Francisco, CA

9d•$115,200 - $169,600•Hybrid

About The Position

This role serves as a strategic partner to the VPs of Engineering, acting as a key driver of R&D operations. The Executive Assistant will translate high-level organizational objectives into actionable, high-impact results. This individual will lead company-wide initiatives and own sophisticated, cross-functional projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate is a proactive, results-oriented collaborator who embodies the core values: Empower Customers, Innovate Without Boundaries, and Operate with Integrity and Humor.

Requirements

Accomplished administrative professional with 5 + years of experience providing high-level executive support within the technology sector.
Advanced mastery of Microsoft Suite, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Webex, and Concur.
Outstanding verbal and written communication.
Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.
Meticulous attention to detail, taking full ownership of executive workflows, ensuring every project and meeting is driven with precision, foresight, and a focus on solving problems before they arise.
Ability to build strong, effective partnerships across ThousandEyes and the wider Cisco ecosystem, ensuring everyone gets the support they need to succeed.

Responsibilities

Run intricate calendars across multiple time zones.
Process expense reports.
Coordinate intricate domestic and international travel arrangements.
Lead all aspects of daily administrative workflows, including meeting documentation, equipment reservations, and logistical planning for executive meetings and events.
Run end-to-end project coordination for events and engineering branding initiatives, ensuring all objectives are met with precision and creativity.
Handle confidential and critical information with the highest level of accuracy, discretion, and professional integrity.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
Flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
Performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)
Grants of Cisco restricted stock units