Executive Assistant, SVP, Technology

Cisco

. Support the SVP, Technology in Engineering within Cisco’s Security, Observability, and Data Platform group .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $117,100 - $148,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination while maintaining confidentiality and exercising independent judgment. Proficient in supporting executive-level staff with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Calendar ManagementMeeting PlanningTravel CoordinationExpert-Level Knowledge of Windows ApplicationsConfidential Information Handling

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Hard Skills

Calendar ManagementMeeting PlanningTravel CoordinationData AnalysisReport Preparation

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationStrong Interpersonal SkillsIndependent JudgmentMultitasking Ability

Tools & Technologies

Windows ApplicationsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

High-Tech IndustryExecutive SupportAdministrative Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the SVP, Technology in Engineering within Cisco’s Security, Observability, and Data Platform group
Manage the SVP’s calendar and daily schedule, prioritize conflicting meeting requests, supervise action items, and follow up on commitments
Coordinate the SVP’s speaking engagements with the communications team
Plan and organize meetings, including agendas, locations, technology requirements, logistics, briefing documents, notes, and post-meeting action items
Prepare travel briefing packs for international trips, including event information and coordinated travel logistics
Act as proxy for authorized communications and approvals
Answer, filter, and route inquiries; resolve issues within policies and guidelines
Make in-depth global travel arrangements and manage Cisco expenses
Provide analytical support for special projects by researching issues, analyzing problems, compiling data, and preparing reports
Prepare and brief itineraries and accompany the VP at large corporate events such as GSX
Handle critical and confidential matters and materials
Mentor new Executive Administrative Assistants and other administrators
Participate in and lead the cross-functional administrative community network
Exercise independent judgment and proactively manage the SVP’s time and priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years’ experience in an administrative environment
Minimum of 2 years supporting at the VP level or above
Expert-level knowledge of Windows desktop applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience in calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to connect with executive/senior staff and clients at all levels
High competency navigating the web and email
Strong interpersonal skills, independent judgment, and utmost integrity
Ability to handle confidential information
Ability to multitask and work in a focused manner
Ability to work with limited direction and ambiguity
BA/BS or equivalent experience (preferred)
Past work experience in the high-tech industry (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility
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 per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible 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
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Potential incentive compensation and equity, subject to applicable plans and eligibility