Master Thesis Cybersecurity and Zero Trust Architecture

Master Thesis Cybersecurity and Zero Trust Architecture

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Master Thesis Cybersecurity and Zero Trust Architecture

**Job E.ON Digital Technology GmbH** You have a passion for technology and want to make the world a greener place. You are a Masters student (f/m/d) looking for a thesis topic with practical relevance within an enterprise. You are eager to kickstart your career while studying and contribute in a tech company which is dedicated to drive sustainable energy solutions. Then become a changemaker (f/m/d) and join our team to write your Master's thesis in the field of Cybersecurity and Zero Trust Architecture at E.ON Digital Technology (EDT). We believe in empowering the next generation of talent and will support you on this path. Learn and connect with other students and communities throughout E.ON.

E.ON Digital Technology plays a key role in shaping the energy transition by leading E.ON's digital transformation across Europe. We explore new paths through developing ideas, breaking new ground, making visions reality, and bringing new technologies to life. In flexible working models and teams, we deliver sustainable technology solutions to meet the energy challenges of tomorrow.

**Master Thesis Cybersecurity and Zero Trust Architecture Locations:**

• Essen, NRW
• Frankfurt, HE

**Job description** Our unit Cyber Security Architecture gives strategic direction to the business and IT stakeholders by providing roadmaps, guidelines, architecture blueprints, and reference architectures for global technology platforms propelling security by design within E.ON. Together with this visionary team, you have the chance to make a real impact. An important topic for our team is Zero Trust, which is a security model that assumes no user or device can be trusted by default and requires strict verification and authorization for all access attempts. In researching this topic within E.ON, you will get supervision from assigned team member(s) - meaningful, challenging.

**Your tasks**

• Conduct comprehensive literature review on Zero Trust architectures including academic papers, industry reports, and best practices.
• Collect and analyze relevant data from various sources within the company such as network logs, architecture documents, and employee feedback.
• Engage with IT and business stakeholders to find answers to model-related questions.
• Develop a framework or methodology to assess the maturity of our company's readiness for implementing a Zero Trust architecture including criteria and metrics for evaluating our security infrastructure.
• Prepare a comprehensive report summarizing the research findings, recommendations, and potential challenges, limitations in the study.
• Regularly align with your internal supervisor at E.ON and coordinate necessary formalities with your university - authentic, ambitious.

**Your profile**

• Currently enrolled in a master's program in a relevant field (e.g., cybersecurity, business informatics, computer science, information technology).
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with Networking, Cloud, and Identity topics.
• Fluent in English - smart, useful.

**Our benefits**

• We give you flexibility - do your work from wherever you want in Germany, from your couch or one of our great offices from Hamburg to Munich.
• We appreciate your contribution - we support your financial independence with a market-based remuneration.
• Your development - we grow, and we want you to grow with us. We offer interesting and exciting tasks and different entry options after graduation.
• Let's empower each other - take the opportunity to engage in our Digital Empowerment Communities for collaboration, learning, and network building.

The duration and specific requirements of the thesis will be discussed and agreed upon with the academic advisor.

**Inclusion** It is important to us that people with disabilities have access to a fair application process providing them with an opportunity to shine. Therefore, our representative body for severely disabled people will be included in the process from an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require technical or organizational adjustments during the application process. We will strive to make the required aids available.

Should you not be able to apply online and want to speak someone in person, please contact your local recruiter.

**What else you should know** **Type of contract:** Fixed term contract **Employment type:** Part time **Work Model:** Hybrid **Company:** E.ON Digital Technology GmbH **Job number:** 226047

As long as the position is advertised on our careers page, we are looking for suitable candidates (f/m/d). We look forward to receiving your application. Any questions Lena Grobe will be happy to answer any questions you may have by e-mail. We cannot consider applications by e-mail. Thank you for your understanding. **Email:** lena.grobe@eon.com

**Register and apply:** Application process

**Application process** Depending on the company and position, the process may vary. So we are providing you with an exemplary overview of the possible steps involved. Your recruiter can help you with any additional questions you may have. **Online application:** Your online application is the first step of the application process. All jobs are advertised in our career portal. Create an application profile - it will only take about two minutes and can open the door for you to jobs in all E.ON Group companies worldwide. All applications for advertised jobs at E.ON must be made online. **Interview:** In the interview, we get to know each other better. Tell us about yourself and ask us anything that is on your mind about the position, the team, or generally about E.ON as an employer. The interview will take place either in person or online. We look forward to meeting you. **Contract and onboarding:** Welcome to the team. We want to make sure that you'll find your way around the company quickly. During your onboarding, you'll learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new work environment.

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