CNO Tool Operator

• 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.

• 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.