Sr. Executive Assistant

Shape the Future of Cybersecurity at Forescout

Every day cyberattacks threaten to disrupt hospitals, power grids, financial systems, and the infrastructure we all depend on. At Forescout, we build the defenses that keep civilization running smoothly in an increasingly connected world.

For more than 25 years, Fortune 100 organizations, government agencies, and large enterprises have trusted Forescout as their foundation to manage cyber risk, ensure compliance, and mitigate threats. From power grids and healthcare systems to financial networks and transportation hubs, Forescout protects the critical infrastructure of our modern world.

What You Will Do

Forescout has an excellent opportunity for an engaging and employee-focused Sr. Executive Assistant to join our high-energy, multi-cultural, world-changing team.

Are you an Sr. Executive Assistant that thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment? Are you results oriented, love creative problem solving and enjoy working with C-Level Executives and their teams. We are looking for an experienced Sr. Executive Assistant to join our team in Ottawa In this position you will support three senior executives as well as provide general office management duties in our Ottawa office. Note this is a Hybrid position requiring at least 2 days a week in our Ottawa office.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

• Provide administrative support to three Senior Executives and their teams.
• Extensive scheduling and calendar coordination.
• Travel arrangements including both international and domestic.
• Participate in staff meetings and capture key outcomes and actions when requested. Occasional travel to assist in offsite events.
• Filter and manage requests for internal & external commitments.
• Managing and reconciling expense reports and purchase requisition submissions.
• Proactively identify key priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. Assist with preparing presentations, reports, agendas, and other business correspondence.
• Handle confidential information with a high degree of sensitivity.
• Act as office point of contact and support Facilities with various office related tasks.
• Note this is a Hybrid position requiring at least 2 days a week in our Ottawa office.

What You Bring to Forescout

We encourage you to apply if you meet most but not all the requirements listed below. We value competency, aptitude, effort, and a great attitude as a supplement to experience.

• 5+ years of experience supporting senior level executives in a fast paced and complex environment, understanding the executive's needs and making appropriate decisions and requests on behalf of the executive. Bachelor's degree a plus.
• Positive, proactive and can-do attitude in a fast-paced, ever-changing global environment
• Exceptional ability to multi-task, prioritize conflicting demands and meet deadlines with little direction.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business acumen and timely follow-through.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts with diplomacy and professionalism.
• Foresee challenges with calendar, travel needs, etc.
• Confidence and strong decision-making skills
• Proven mastery of MS Office applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Excel.
• Team Player attitude working closely with the EA Team
• Office management experience

What Forescout Offers You

• Competitive compensation and benefits including generous PTO policy, RRSP match, and much more.
• Collaborative and innovative environment – make an impact on worldwide security while working on the hottest technology.
• Leadership that supports and encourages professional growth and development.
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Our Mission - Continuously identify, protect, and ensure the compliance of all cyber assets across the modern organization.

Our Values

• One Team – We all work together, and we all win together.
• Cyber Obsessed – We are curious about technology, and we are innovative and passionate about solving big programs.
• Customer Driven – We listen, we learn, and we make it right.
• Relentless – We're smart, determined, and find a way. We figure stuff out.
• Collaborative, without Ego – No one succeeds alone. We strive to be the humble person that people want to work with.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us.

If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply

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