Netnod is a small high-tech firm based in Sweden which provides services at the core of the Internet, such as Internet Exchange services, data transport, DNS services, and time and frequency services. Netnod is at the forefront of secure and robust services. 

At Netnod we mainly design security through diversity, that is by composing systems through many different nodes in many different levels so that there is no single point of failure. In terms of security our systems focus on providing availability and integrity, even in extreme scenarios. However, when it comes to technical implementation sometimes we have to make hard decisions with regards to performance vs ease-of-use (such as virtualization and orchestration). In practical terms, what is the real world difference between running a network heavy application, such as an authoritative DNS server in a non-virtualized environment versus running it on an orchestrated kubernetes cluster?

This thesis concerns investigating this issue, and if possible, suggesting solutions. This thesis concerns both implementations and evaluation of the implementations.

Qualifications

This thesis project is aimed at students in computer science and engineering with an interest in networks, virtualization and systems optimization.

The thesis should preferably be done by two students, 30hp each during the spring of 2025. 

The students should have good language skills in both English and Swedish.

Practicalities

Netnod will provide an on-site supervisor with relevant academic qualifications.

Netnod will also provide necessary equipment and a one time compensation upon completion of the thesis project.

Location

The students are expected to be partly present at the Netnod main office in Solna, Stockholm.

Application

Are you interested in applying for this Master’s Thesis?

To apply, please send us your application by 1 December 2024 at the latest.

You apply by submitting relevant application documents such as your CV, your latest grades and a cover letter.The more detailed your application is, the greater the chance that we will choose you!

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive and interviews with qualified candidates will start as soon as they have been reviewed. The position may therefore be filled before the application deadline.

If you have any questions regarding the thesis you are welcome to contact our Security Expert, Fredrik Lindeberg, by email: flindeberg@netnod.se or our CTO, Mattias Karlsson, matte@netnod.se.

We look forward to receiving your application!