Executive Assistant

Posted 2 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
90K-120K Annually
Entry level
Cybersecurity
The Role
The Executive Assistant will support the COO by managing executive calendars, coordinating travel, processing expense reports, and organizing meetings and events. This role requires attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

What we do:
Halcyon is the industry’s first dedicated, adaptive security platform that combines multiple proprietary advanced prevention engines along with AI models focused specifically on stopping ransomware.

Who we are:
Halcyon was formed in 2021 by a team of cyber industry veterans after battling the scourge of ransomware (and advanced threats) for years at some of the largest global security vendors. Comprised of leaders from Cylance (now Blackberry), Accuvant (now Optiv), Fireye and ISS X-Force (now IBM), Halcyon is focused on building products and solutions for mid-market and enterprise customers.

As a remote-native, completely distributed global team, we recognize great talent can exist anywhere. We invite you to apply to a job you’re interested in and we'll work a plan to meet your needs.

The Role:

Halcyon is seeking a highly motivated and organized Executive Assistant to support our Chief Operations Office. Reporting directly to the COO, this role provides critical administrative and operational support across a wide range of business functions. The Executive Assistant will work closely with multiple departments, including sales, marketing, finance, and legal, to ensure seamless daily operations and effective management of executive-level activities.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment. The successful candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and capable of managing a dynamic workload with precision and efficiency. This is a hybrid position and will be required to go into the San Diego office a minimum of 3 days a week.

Responsibilities:

  • Executive Support: Provide high-level administrative support to the CRO, Board of Director Member(s) and senior leadership team, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements.
  • Calendar Management: Oversee the CRO’s schedule, including arranging meetings, appointments, and ensuring all commitments are efficiently managed.
  • Travel Coordination: Arrange domestic and international travel for executives, including flight bookings, accommodations, and ground transportation.
  • Expense Reporting: Compile and process expense reports for the CRO and senior leadership, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
  • Email Management: Sort and respond to emails on behalf of the CRO when necessary, ensuring important communications are handled promptly.
  • Meeting Coordination: Organize and prepare materials for executive meetings, including drafting agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
  • Event Planning: Assist with event planning for sales teams, including coordinating logistics for major industry events like BlackHat and RSA, and organizing team events.
  • New Hire Onboarding: Provide support for the onboarding process of new hires, particularly for the sales team, ensuring a smooth and welcoming transition.
  • Project Management: Assist in the planning and execution of special projects, working cross-functionally with teams to ensure timely completion and alignment with company objectives.
  • Document Preparation: Prepare and edit documents, presentations, and reports for executive review, ensuring accuracy and a high standard of quality.
  • Operational Support: Assist in the coordination of company events, board meetings, and other high-profile activities, ensuring all logistical details are handled efficiently.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role, preferably within a fast-paced or startup environment.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
  • Discretion and integrity in handling confidential information.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and business needs.

Benefits: Halcyon Tech, Inc. offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

  • Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents
  • 401k plan with a generous employer contribution
  • Short and long-term disability coverage, basic life and AD&D insurance plans
  • Medical and dependent care FSA options
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Parental leave
  • Generous equity offering

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.​

We Understand: At Halcyon, we believe it takes a diverse team of intelligent, passionate, and creative individuals to build the exceptional products we are known for. We value different perspectives and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.


Benefits:

 Halcyon offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

  • Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents.

  • 401k plan with a generous employer contribution.

  • Short and long-term disability coverage, basic life and AD&D insurance plans.

  • Medical and dependent care FSA options.

  • Flexible PTO policy.

  • Parental leave.

  • Generous equity offering.

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.​

Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000

In accordance with applicable state and federal laws, the range provided is Halcyon’s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and equity in the Company.

We understand it takes a diverse team of highly intelligent, passionate, curious, and creative people to develop the exceptional product we are building. Our dynamic team has incredible perspectives to share, just as we know you do, and we take great pride in being an equal opportunity employer.

Top Skills

Microsoft
The Company
Austin, Texas
56 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Halcyon is a cybersecurity company building products that stop ransomware from impacting enterprise customers. Halcyon's core platform offers layered ransomware protection that combines pre-execution detection, behavioral modeling, deception techniques and, if all else fails, resiliency, recovery and isolation of impacted nodes. To learn more and get a demo, contact us today.

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