Internship - Enhancing Security and Performance in Cloud-Native Networking

About Thales

With 80.000 talents working in 68 countries, we are one of the biggest high-tech employers in the field of safety and security. In the Netherlands, where 2500 employees are based, we are located in seven cities: Huizen, Amersfoort, Rotterdam, Delft, Breda, Eindhoven and Hengelo (HQ). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers and suppliers, we work on radars for naval vessels, cyber security solutions, transportation systems, communication equipment for land forces, cryogenic cooling solutions, research & development for radar tech (in collaboration with TU Delft).

In the heart of our Engineering cluster lies the software engineering department, where we drive the development of cutting-edge combat and information management systems for naval vessels. Our expertise extends to seamless integration with sensor and weapon systems, alongside the creation of advanced sensor processing applications. These sophisticated systems are trusted by global partners, serving to protect lives and uphold the fundamental right of every individual to safety. At the core of critical operations, our software is the foundation, ensuring resilience in the face of high-stakes scenarios. The infrastructure we are currently developing will be the basis of our products for the next 30 years.

About the assignment

In this assignment, you will explore methods to improve both the security and performance of networking within cloud-native environments. Investigate common challenges such as securing microservices communication, implementing effective network policies, and optimizing data flow in container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes. You are expected to propose innovative solutions that enhance network security—such as using service meshes, encryption, or zero-trust models—while also boosting performance through techniques like load balancing and latency reduction. Your findings should be compiled into a concise report and presented to demonstrate the potential impact of your proposed solutions.

Depending on your study and personal interests, the emphasis within the assignment can be adjusted.

Affinity

Networking, Linux, Containers, Kubernetes

What’s in it for you

• An interesting internship or graduation assignment within our high-tech, innovative work environment;
• A comfortable, flexible work space in a modern environment;
• An excellent internship allowance;
• Its own student association where you can participate in educational and fun activities.