Senior CNO Software Engineer

Redhorsecorp; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join the Cyber Analytics team. You will design and sustain mission-critical software for national security, building automation frameworks that enable advanced cyber capabilities.

You will translate operational requirements into scalable technical solutions and collaborate with government stakeholders. You will lead development, mentor juniors, and work with containerized deployments and modern languages to support real-time mission

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Information Security.
• 6+ years total software engineering/technical ops; 4+ years in CNO-related work.
• 2+ years automating with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Ansible.
• Linux system administration (Ubuntu or Rocky Linux).
• Experience with Git, Jira, or GitLab workflows.
• Experience deploying containerized apps with Docker, Podman, or Docker Compose.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with government stakeholders to translate operational requirements into scalable solutions.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain real-time mission-execution software.
• Architect solutions that consolidate tools, data sources, and workflows.
• Configure and maintain high-availability systems and collection infrastructure.
• Develop and manage APIs, microservices, and automation frameworks.
• Support deployment and sustainment of containerized services across environments.
• Troubleshoot complex software, infra, networking, and integration issues.
• Lead development efforts and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Python

Linux

Git/Jira

Containers

APIs/Microservices

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE/EE/Info Sec

Tools

Docker

Podman

Docker Compose

Kubernetes

NiFi

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 Role

Redhorse 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Expertise

• 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.

The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

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.

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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.