Software Development : Master Thesis on Reliable Post‑Quantum VPN Tunnels

Your tasks

• Study current IETF drafts, NIST PQC standards, and prior works integrating Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) into IPsec
• Propose and test fragmentation mitigation mechanisms for lossy networks
• Extend a selected IPsec stack using open-source PQC libraries
• Measure handshake message sizes, fragmentation, and performance under simulated lossy conditions

Your qualifications

• Enrolled student in (technical) computer science, electrical engineering or comparable field of studies
• Interest in Cryptography, (esp. PQC) and Cryptographic Libraries (OpenSSL, Botan, etc.)
• Experience with Security Protocols (TLS, IPsec, etc.)
• Profound understanding of Network Simulation and Secure Programming
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English and German

Interested?

We are looking forward to receiving your application! The best way to apply is online using the reference number. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your recruiting contact at any time.

You must be properly enrolled for the duration of your employment.

Mobile working is possible - but your main place of work is Stuttgart.

We place great importance on equal opportunities. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Reference number: 15689

Recruiting contact: Emilia Kansik