Redhorse Corporation

CNO Tool Operator

Quantico, VA

No sponsorship$125k-$150kDetected 233 days ago

PythonBashPowerShelliOSAndroidLinuxSystems EngineeringCommunication

About the role

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,

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.
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.
Engage directly with mission stakeholders to define intelligence requirements, refine collection objectives, and deliver operational updates.
Support verification of data quality, ensuring collected data is routed to the correct repositories and accessible to analysts.
Hands-on experience building, configuring, and validating CNO implants.

This role requires strong technical acumen, operational discipline, and the ability to engage directly with mission stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
2+ years of experience supporting CNE/CNO operations or comparable mission environments.
Proficiency with forensic tools (file system analysis, metadata extraction, data carving).
Strong understanding of data routing, processing pipelines, and dissemination workflows.
Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for workflow automation.

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

The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates.

validate tools, execute mission tasking, support forensic analysis, and ensure high-quality data delivery in support of Sponsor intelligence objectives

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