About the role
Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Senior Cyber Operations Engineer to lead high-stakes technical efforts within the Computer Network Operations (CNO) domain. This role requires a deep technical understanding of offensive cyber operations and mission engineering. You will be responsible for designing and developing solutions that integrate diverse operational tools into unified, scalable workflows. As a senior leader, you will provide critical guidance to mission planners and operators while mentoring the next generation of engineering talent to ensure mission success in complex digital environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide senior-level engineering services to support the full spectrum of Computer Network Operations (CNO).
- Design and develop advanced solutions that integrate tools and capabilities from multiple sources into unified operational workflows.
- Lead technical integration and engineering efforts that directly support cyber mission operations.
- Provide high-level technical guidance and operational recommendations to mission planning teams.
- Drive the development and enhancement of effects-based cyber capabilities.
- Perform deep-dive technical analysis of operational requirements and translate them into robust engineering solutions.
- Support vulnerability research (VR), reverse engineering (RE), and the development of operational capabilities.
- Administer and support Linux-based systems and the underlying operational infrastructure.
- Collaborate closely with operators, analysts, developers, and engineers to continuously improve mission effectiveness.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multi-disciplinary teams.
Required Experience/Clearance
- An active Top Secret security clearance.
- 7+ of related experience in offensive cyber engineering, cyber capability development, penetration testing, malware analysis, or traffic analysis.
- Demonstrated experience integrating cyber tools and operational workflows into cohesive systems.
- Proven experience with vulnerability research (VR) and reverse engineering (RE) of network and system vulnerabilities.
- Experience supporting or developing effects-based CNO capabilities.
- Strong mastery of networking technologies and protocols.
- Experience administering and securing Linux-based systems.
- Hands-on experience applying diverse technologies within operational CNO environments.
- Educational Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Security, or Network Engineering.
- Equivalency Path: In lieu of a degree, candidates may substitute 5+ years of CNO experience AND at least one of the following certifications:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
Desired Experience
- Experience working with or developing tools for 5G/4G cellular, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi technologies.
- Advanced understanding of network protocols and packet-level analysis.
- Experience dissecting proprietary or undocumented protocols.
- Experience leading technical teams or providing formal mentorship to engineering staff.
- Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to operational and mission leadership.
- Prior experience supporting high-tempo operational cyber mission environments.