CNO Tool Operator Security Clearance

Position: CNO Tool Operator with Security Clearance
CNO Tool Operator Quantico, VA Cyber Analytics – Cyber Analytics / Full-Time / On-site apply for this job About the Organization Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About the Role Redhorse Corporation is seeking a CNO Tool Operator to support a high-impact technical mission environment focused on developing, deploying, and operating advanced CNO/CNE capabilities. The successful candidate will build and validate tools, execute mission tasking, support forensic analysis, and ensure high-quality data delivery in support of Sponsor intelligence objectives. This role requires strong technical acumen, operational discipline, and the ability to engage directly with mission stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
* Tool Building & Configuration:

* Build, configure, and validate CNO/CNE software implants prior to deployment.

* Tailor builds based on mission parameters, target environments, and collection requirements.

* Conduct pre-deployment quality checks to ensure operational integrity and compatibility across devices and operating systems.

* Operational Execution & Tasking:

* Operate approved command-and-control (C2) platforms to manage, monitor, and task deployed CNO tools.

* Develop and execute tasking plans aligned to stakeholder requirements and mission priorities.

* Validate tool performance using telemetry, logs, and system reporting.

* Troubleshoot operational issues and collaborate with engineering teams to implement corrective actions.

* Forensic & File System Analysis:

* Utilize forensic analysis tools to identify relevant file system structures, storage locations, and data paths essential for accurate tool tasking.

* Analyze file system artifacts across mobile and desktop environments to inform targeting strategies and enhance collection outcomes.

* Mission Coordination & Compliance:

* Engage directly with mission stakeholders to define intelligence requirements, refine collection objectives, and deliver operational updates.

* Operate within legally governed technical collection programs, ensuring full compliance with authorization procedures.

* Maintain accurate documentation, action logs, and collection summaries according to program standards.

* Data Routing, Processing & Reporting:

* Understand end-to-end data flows including routing, ingest pipelines, processing stages, and presentation layers.

* Support verification of data quality, ensuring collected data is routed to the correct repositories and accessible to analysts.

* Provide informed feedback to systems engineering teams to improve speed, reliability, and accuracy of data delivery workflows. Required Experience/Clearance
* Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

* 2+ years of experience supporting CNE/CNO operations or comparable mission environments.

* Hands-on experience building, configuring, and validating CNO implants.

* Experience operating command-and-control platforms to task deployed tools.

* Proficiency with forensic tools (file system analysis, metadata extraction, data carving).

* Demonstrated experience operating within legally governed technical collection programs.

* Strong understanding of data routing, processing pipelines, and dissemination workflows.

* Excellent communication skills with mission operators, engineers, and stakeholders. Desired Experience
* Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Power Shell) for workflow automation.

* Background in mobile or desktop OS internals (Android, iOS, Windows, Linux).

* Familiarity with SIGINT-adjacent collection workflows or data orchestration systems.

* Prior experience supporting mission execution within a 24/7 operational environment. Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be…