CNO Tool Operator

CNO Tool Operator

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse's changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse's sole discretion.