KTP Research Associate in Cybersecurity of the Kubernetes Platform

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Control Plane Limited Full time

The Department of Informatics is looking to appoint a highly motivatedPostdoctoral Researcher to join our team for a Knowledge TransferPartnership (KTP) project, jointly funded by Innovate UK, ControlPlane andKing’s College London. In this exciting role, you will bridge the gap betweenacademia and industry, applying formal methods to real-world securitychallenges in the Cloud Native space: you will be working on KubeSec-AFM,a prototype to formally assess the security posture of Kubernetes clusters.

Kubernetes is a Cloud Native technology that is changing the way softwareapplications are deployed and run in Cloud by providing automateddeployment, scaling and management capabilities. Therefore, ensuring itssecurity is critical. Existing methods to ensure Kubernetes’ security rely onmaintaining databases of human expertise, cyber-attacks, and platformmisconfigurations. However, it is currently impossible to compile a completelist of potential risks to guarantee that teams can securely use Kubernetes.This may leave critical Cloud infrastructure exposed. The main aim of this job is to use formal methods to assess Kubernetes security and enablecompanies to optimise cost and risk and ensure the security of critical cloudinfrastructure.

The key objectives are: (i) develop a formal mathematical approach to ensureKubernetes security, (ii) build a prototype to assess live deployments anddetermine state of insecurity / misconfigurations, (iii) produce a technology-maturation roadmap to transform this prototype into a commercial product.

The successful candidate will report to the Business Partner Supervisor,Francesco Beltramini (Head of Technical Solutions), and will work closelywith Prof. Luca Viganò and Dr. Fabio Pierazzi from the Department ofInformatics at King’s College London, who provide support and guidance.

ControlPlane is a Cloud Native and Open Source cybersecurity consultancywith industry-leading expertise in securing cloud infrastructure for regulatedindustries. ControlPlane excels in securing Kubernetes and Cloud Nativestacks for numerous customers (international banks, UK and ScottishGovernment - including Innovate UK, Critical National Infrastructure, andother major cloud providers).

The staff and students of the Department of Informatics come from all overthe world and the department is proud of its friendly and inclusive culture. Forfurther information about the Department of Informatics at King’s, please see The successfulcandidate will be a member of the Cybersecurity Group and of the SecurityHub, please see and .

This post will be offered on an a fixed-term contract for 2 years.This is a full-time post - 100% full time equivalent.

The successful candidate is expected to:

  • Lead the collaboration between academia and the industry partner tounderstand business needs, challenges and the mission for the KTPinitiative.
  • Apply formal methods, including model checking and theorem proving,to solve complex problems.
  • Develop and maintain software tools, predominantly using Python or Go,to support research objectives.
  • Translate research findings into practical solutions that drive innovationand business growth.
  • Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration betweenacademia and industry.
  • Maintain an outstanding track record of published research at a level ofinternational excellence.
  • Lead the collaboration between academia and the industry partner tounderstand business needs, challenges and the mission for the KTPinitiative.

Essential Criteria:

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Solid knowledge in cybersecurity, formal methods, computer science.
  • Knowledge in CloudNative technologies.
  • Proficiency in Python or Go and the ability to develop software tools.
  • Enthusiasm to work collaboratively with colleagues in academia andindustry.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to travel to attend conferences to present project results.
  • Solid publication record in high-quality journals and/or conferenceproceedings.
  • Business acumen or the willingness to develop a business mindset.

This exciting opportunity combines academic and industrial research, and thus provides an optimal springboard for any chosen career. To support that, the position includes several opportunities (and budget and time) for the associate’s training and development, including small projects, development courses and world-wide renowned conferences. The selection process will include a technical task, a presentation and a panel interview that will take place online. A final interview will be required with the Business Partner to ensure alignment with the company core values. Initial interviews are scheduled to be held in June 2024. Scheduling will be confirmed once shortlisting has taken place.

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