CNO Tool Operator

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, 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.