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# Communications Specialist at WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

- **Company:** WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Seattle, WA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-07-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/watchguard/83deab1e-3fb0-41d4-b7ba-e4b8019836d6

## Job description

## About the Role

WatchGuard Technologies is looking for a Communications Specialist to help scale our internal and external communications with executives, employees, media, and partners. This role sits at the center of executive communications, external communications, and internal engagement. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, including the CEO, to ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and impactful, while also helping drive a strong, connected culture within our Seattle headquarters. This is a hands-on role for someone who can move fast, manage multiple stakeholders, and bring structure and creativity to how communications get done, ideally with an AI-first mindset. Excellent opportunity for someone wanting to grow their experience across internal, external, and executive comms.

## What You’ll Do

Executive & Leadership Communications

- Support CEO and executive communications, including messaging, social content, speaking opportunities, and event prep
- Partner with leadership to develop authentic, high-impact LinkedIn and external content
- Coordinate logistics and messaging for executive participation in media and industry engagements

Internal Communications & Employee Engagement

- Manage and execute company-wide town halls in partnership with executive leadership
- Own internal communications cadence (announcements, updates, storytelling, events)
- Lead employee engagement initiatives, including internal awards and recognition programs
- Help shape and maintain a strong, connected office culture within the Seattle HQ
- Plan and execute Employee Advocacy activities that increase brand awareness

PR & Corporate Communications Support

- Support PR and other Comms activities where Seattle-based executive coordination is required
- Help manage award submissions and track recognition opportunities
- Assist with press materials, briefing prep, and general communications operations for key Seattle-based executives

Content Development

- Support ongoing content creation for key executives and leaders (e.g., blogs, social posts, podcasts, thought leadership)
- Ensure messaging aligns with WatchGuard’s brand voice and strategic priorities
- Identify creative ways to leverage content in executive communications

Operational Excellence & AI-First Approach

- Bring structure to communications workflows, calendars, and processes
- Leverage AI tools to increase speed, quality, and scale of content and communications
- Continuously identify ways to improve efficiency and impact across comms efforts

## What You Bring

- 5+ years of experience in communications, PR, corporate comms, or related field
- Strong writing and editing skills across formats (executive voice, social, internal, PR)
- Demonstrated use of AI tools (e.g., for content creation, workflow automation, or research)
- Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Experience with internal communications and employee engagement initiatives
- Familiarity with PR and analyst relations workflows
- Comfort working in-person with executives in a Seattle-based office environment

Bonus

- Experience in cybersecurity, B2B tech, or working with MSP/channel audiences
- Event planning or executive event support experience

## About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: WatchGuard Technologies provides enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions designed for managed service providers (MSPs) and mid-size enterprises, delivered through a unified platform.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Vector Capital in 2022; previously publicly traded on Nasdaq)
- **Headquarters**: Seattle, Washington, United States
- **Founded**: 1996
- **Founders**: Not disclosed in available sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Cybersecurity (Computer and Network Security)
- **Target customers**: B2B – Managed Service Providers (MSPs), mid-size and distributed enterprises, SMBs, security resellers
- **Mission**: "Deliver real-world cybersecurity built for constantly evolving threats and limited IT resources" while making enterprise-grade security accessible to any organization.

## Products & Services
- **Unified Security Platform®**: Integrated suite covering network security, endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication, and secure Wi-Fi, managed through a single cloud interface.
- **WatchGuard Cloud**: Centralized cloud management console for security administration, visibility, and reporting.
- **ThreatSync XDR**: AI-driven extended detection and response for threat visibility, alert correlation, and automated remediation.
- **WatchGuard MDR**: 24x7 managed detection and response services with threat hunting, containment, and guided remediation.
- **Network Security Appliances**: Hardware and virtual firewalls (1.75M active appliances deployed).
- **Endpoint Security**: Protects 7.5M endpoints and identities.
- **Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)**: Identity and access management with zero-trust policies.
- **Secure Wi-Fi**: Enterprise wireless security solutions.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company; acquired by Vector Capital in April 2022)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $299M (latest available); total historical funding of $45.5M (seed, post-IPO equity, and private equity rounds)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Vector Capital (parent company); serves 25,000 MSPs and 17,000 security resellers; active in 179 countries
- **Growth Signals**: Acquired ActZero in January 2025; headcount of ~1,250 employees (global, across 37 countries); 2% YoY headcount growth reported on LinkedIn (814 employees, likely a subset); 7.5M endpoints protected; 1.75M network security appliances deployed

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unified Platform Approach**: Single architecture that integrates network, endpoint, identity, and cloud security, reducing complexity for MSPs.
- **MSP-First Strategy**: Built specifically for managed service providers with flexible licensing, partner programs, and automation tools.
- **Longevity & Scale**: 30 years of cybersecurity experience, 24x7 global support, and a large installed base (250,000+ customer organizations).
- **AI-Driven Automation**: ThreatSync XDR and Automation Core enable automated threat detection, remediation, and policy management.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-Driven XDR & Zero Trust**: Expanding AI capabilities for threat detection and zero-trust identity-based security.
- **Operational Alignment for MSPs**: Direct API access, out-of-the-box integrations, and automation to help MSPs scale security services efficiently.
- **Cloud & SASE Evolution**: WatchGuard Cloud as the central management interface for hybrid and remote work environments.
- **MDR Services Growth**: Expanding managed security services to reduce burden on internal IT teams.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes "curiosity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering security that matters" (careers page). LinkedIn employer rating: 3.9/5 (310 reviews) with work-life balance at 4.0 and culture at 3.8.
- **Work Environment**: Global team across 37 countries; roles include on-site (e.g., Miami, Madrid) and likely hybrid/remote depending on position; engineering culture led by SVP of Engineering Jack Waters.
- **Notable Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but the company highlights "career growth" and "innovation mindset" in its employer branding.
- **Engineering Focus**: Active hiring for Staff Software Engineer, Front-End Engineer, Integrations Developer, and QA roles; opportunity to work on a unified security platform at scale.

## Sources
1. [WatchGuard Careers Page](https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-careers)
2. [WatchGuard Jobs on Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/watchguard)
3. [WatchGuard About Page](https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-about)
4. [WatchGuard Homepage](https://www.watchguard.com/)
5. [WatchGuard LinkedIn Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/watchguard-technologies)

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