Student Assistant for IT Administration

Our research also extends to cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and applied cryptography.

This work necessitates a robust and diverse IT infrastructure, including regular servers (file servers, DNS servers, mail servers, websites, DMZs), but also research-related systems such as high-performance GPU servers for advanced AI research or small IoT networks that are intentionally infected with malware and require effective isolation.

We seek a student assistant to support our team with these tasks. Based on your skills and interests, your responsibilities may include:

• Administration of high-performance Linux servers (both software and hardware)
• Managing the group's network infrastructure, including gateways, firewalls, distributed WiFi infrastructure, VPN, and a DMZ
• Support the setup of real-world demos showing the newest research results, such as DeepFake detection or IoT intrusion detection systems
• Overseeing essential services, such as a DNS server, virtual machines, mail servers, and Docker images
• Support with selecting and ordering equipment (laboratory equipment, desktop and server hardware, network infrastructure)

We expect the following skills:

• Proficiency in Linux and command-line interfaces
• Familiarity with PC hardware
• Experience in at least one scripting language, such as Python, Perl, or Bash
• Strong English language skills
• Reliable and independent work ethic, along with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• Beneficial: Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, firewalls, routing, DNS)
• Beneficial: Knowledge of web and mail servers, such as Apache, Postfix, and Qmail