Cloud Platform Architect

Cloud Platform Architect – AWS

Contract:12 month initial contract Outside IR35

Location:London / Manchester (Hybrid)

Start:ASAP / Flexible

We are working with a leading global media and entertainment organisation that is undertaking an excitingcloud-first post-production transformation.

The organisation is developing a new AWS-based platform designed to modernise how its production teams work with media, moving away from fragmented, hardware-dependent infrastructure towards a scalable cloud ecosystem.

As a Cloud Platform Architect, you will take ownership of the technical design and delivery of the AWS platform underpinning this initiative.

You’ll work alongside experienced media, post-production and solutions architects, translating complex creative and technical requirements intohigh-performing, secure and cost-effective AWS infrastructure.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead the end-to-end AWS platform architecture and technical design.

Design AWS storage, compute, networking, identity, security and operational models.

Design cloud-based editing environments using VDI and GPU-accelerated workstations where required.

Architect remote access solutions using technologies such asAmazon DCV, Teradici or similar.

Design AWS networking across Direct Connect, public internet and hybrid connectivity environments.

Work with VPCs, Transit Gateway and cross‑region architectures.

Assess network performance and latency across different connectivity options.

Design scalable storage architectures for large media files and high-throughput workloads.

Optimise AWS storage tiers to balance performance and cost.

Design integration between AWS object storage and filesystem-based applications.

Implement strong IAM, security and multi‑tenancy controls.

Ensure appropriate segregation of content between different productions and business entities.

DriveFinOps and cost optimisation from day one, including tagging, cost allocation, right-sizing and savings strategies.

Support the build, performance testing and optimisation of the platform.

Provide technical support during live production.

Work closely with cyber security, engineering, programme and post‑production teams.

Produce architecture documentation and contribute to the wider business case for future platform rollout.

Key Skills & Experience Essential

5+ years' hands‑on experience in AWS Solutions Architecture or Cloud Platform Engineering.

Strong AWS networking experience, including:

VPC

Transit Gateway

Direct Connect

Cross‑region architectures

Network and latency optimisation

Experience designingVDI / remote desktop environments.

Experience with technologies such asAmazon DCV, Teradici, PCoIP or equivalent.

Strong AWS IAM experience, including:

Cross-account roles

Permission boundaries

Least‑privilege access

Resource-based policies

Strong understanding of AWS cost optimisation andFinOps.

Experience with tagging, cost allocation, Savings Plans and right-sizing.

Understanding of multi‑tenancy and logical isolation within cloud environments.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex cloud architecture to non-cloud specialists.

AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification, or equivalent demonstrable expertise.

Desirable

Experience within Media & Entertainment, broadcasting, film, television or post-production.

Experience with high-throughput storage and large-file workloads.

Experience supporting video editing or media workflows.

Experience with Avid Nexis, LucidLink or similar media storage technologies.

Experience working with GPU-accelerated workloads.

If you're an AWS Architect who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges and has experience with high-performance, VDI or media environments, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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