CNO Tool Operator Security Clearance

Position: CNO Tool Operator with Security Clearance
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. $125,000 - $150,000 a year The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including…