Executive Assistant

The application window is expected to close on: 04/30/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . This role follows a hybrid work model, with in-office attendance expected 3 times a week at the San Francisco location. Meet the Team Cisco ThousandEyes is a Digital Experience Assurance platform that empowers organizations to deliver flawless digital experiences across every network - even the ones they don't own. Powered by AI and an unmatched set of cloud, internet and enterprise network telemetry data, ThousandEyes enables IT teams to proactively detect, diagnose, and remediate issues - before they impact end- user experiences. ThousandEyes is deeply integrated across the entire Cisco technology portfolio and beyond, helping customers deploy at scale while also delivering AI-powered assurance insights within Cisco's leading Networking, Security, Collaboration, and Observability portfolios. Your Impact We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant with project management skills to join the ThousandEyes team. This role will closely support our R&D department, playing a part in enhancing efficiency and maximizing effectiveness. Being an integral part of the Engineering Experience team, you will have an influential role in coordinating various company-wide efforts and providing critical support to our Technical Executive Team. You will be expected to take ownership of your work and be accountable for delivering projects end-to-end. Minimum Qualifications Operational Excellence: Run high-volume calendars across multiple time zones, process expense reports, and coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements. Administrative Support: Oversee daily administrative tasks, including meeting documentation, equipment reservations, and catering logistics for executive meetings and events. Project Coordination: Lead end-to-end project management for team events and engineering branding initiatives, ensuring objectives are met with creativity and precision. Data & Confidentiality: Maintain critical data with high accuracy and uphold the strictest standards of confidentiality, trust, and integrity. Stakeholder Engagement: Provide exceptional service to internal stakeholders across ThousandEyes and the broader Cisco organization. Preferred Qualifications Experience: A minimum of 4 years of administrative experience, with project management and supporting executive-level leadership. Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Webex, and Concur. Communication & Time Management: Superior verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Attention to Detail: Shown aptitude for handling executive-level activities with meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving. Cultural Alignment: A strong commitment to embodying the ThousandEyes core values: Empower Customers, Innovate Without Boundaries, and Operate with Integrity and Humor. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants apply ... (truncated, view full listing at source)