
Senior CNO Software Engineer
Redhorse CorporationQuantico, VA
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Career Development
Job Description
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 RoleRedhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Cyber Analytics team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of advanced Computer Network Operations (CNO), designing and sustaining mission-critical software that directly impacts national security. You won’t just be writing code; you will be building the infrastructure and automation frameworks that enable the deployment of advanced cyber capabilities. If you are a problem-solver who thrives in dynamic, mission-driven environments and wants to see your work have an immediate operational impact, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with government stakeholders, mission planners, and operators to translate complex operational requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Design, develop, test, and maintain custom software applications that support real-time mission execution.
- Architect solutions that consolidate and automate fragmented tools, data sources, and workflows into cohesive mission platforms.
- Configure and maintain high-availability systems and collection infrastructure within operational environments.
- Develop and manage robust APIs, microservices, and automation frameworks using modern programming languages.
- Support the deployment and sustainment of containerized applications and services across diverse environments.
- Troubleshoot complex issues involving software, infrastructure, networking, and system integration.
- Lead software development efforts, providing technical mentorship to junior engineers and advocating for development best practices.
Required Experience/Clearance
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Information Security.
- 6+ years of total experience in software engineering or technical operations, with at least 4+ years specifically supporting Computer Network Operations (CNO).
- 2+ years of experience developing automation solutions using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Ansible.
- Demonstrated experience with Linux system administration (Ubuntu or Rocky Linux) and command-line operations.
- Proficiency in modern version control and issue management workflows (Git, Jira, or GitLab).
- Experience deploying and supporting containerized applications using Docker, Podman, or Docker Compose.
- Proven ability to lead technical projects independently in fast-paced, unstructured environments.
Desired Experience
- Experience supporting offensive cyber operations or advanced CNO mission sets.
- Familiarity with low-level programming languages such as C or C++.
- Exposure to Vulnerability Research (VR) or Reverse Engineering (RE) methodologies.
- Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of networking protocols, packet analysis, and operational communications technologies.
- Experience with Apache NiFi for data orchestration and workflow automation.
- Experience designing distributed systems or scalable microservices architectures.
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.
Accommodations:
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at Talent-Acquisition@redhorsecorp.com
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.
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Redhorse Corporation is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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