Redhorse Corporation ยท 1 month ago
CNO Tool Operator
Quantico, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expRedhorse Corporation is a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. They are seeking a CNO Tool Operator to support a high-impact technical mission environment, focusing on developing, deploying, and operating advanced CNO/CNE capabilities while ensuring high-quality data delivery in support of Sponsor intelligence objectives.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyLegal
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) 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
Company
Redhorse Corporation
We want to improve the way government interacts with and uses data and technology.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Blue Delta Capital Partners
2022-01-03Private Equity
Leadership Team
Noah Klemm
Chief Executive Officer
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