Chainguard

Executive Assistant

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Information SecurityIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field, coupled with a minimum of 5 years of executive administrative experience, preferably supporting technology leaders. Exceptional organizational and time management skills are essential, along with superior written and verbal communication abilities. Proficiency in Google Workspace tools (Google Docs, Google Calendar, Gmail) and experience with AI-powered administrative tools are required. The ability to maintain confidentiality and a proactive, collaborative approach are also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive support to the SVP of Engineering and CISO, managing complex calendars, coordinating travel, and handling sensitive correspondence. Responsibilities include preparing expense reports, planning offsite events, and coordinating meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking. The role also involves managing digital files securely, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and undertaking special projects as assigned.

Skills

Calendar Management
Travel Arrangements
Expense Reports
Meeting Coordination
Agenda Preparation
Minute Taking
Google Workspace
Communication
Organization
Detail-Oriented
Proactive
Confidentiality
Professionalism
Multitasking

Chainguard

Supply chain risk management and audits

About Chainguard

Chainguard specializes in managing risks in supply chains, particularly for businesses that rely on software. They conduct audits to identify risks and provide detailed reports with recommendations for improvement. Their unique offering includes a curated base container image distro, which helps businesses transition to secure software environments. Chainguard also provides supply chain observability services, allowing companies to track their software's origins and dependencies.

Kirkland, WashingtonHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$249MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Equity/stock options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Remote Work Options
Home Office Stipend
Health Insurance
Wellness Program

Risks

Increased competition from other cybersecurity startups in the Seattle area.
Potential overvaluation risk with Chainguard's rapid valuation increase to $1.12 billion.
Rapid product expansion may lead to execution challenges for Chainguard.

Differentiation

Chainguard Images have 97.6% fewer vulnerabilities than industry alternatives.
The company offers a curated base container image distro for secure software supply chains.
Chainguard provides detailed audits and reports for supply chain risk management.

Upsides

Chainguard raised $140 million in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.
Increased demand for secure container images aligns with Chainguard's core offerings.
Rising adoption of AI frameworks supports Chainguard's new CPU/GPU containers.

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