Senior Network Development Engineer, Media Systems Engineering

Amazon Inc.; Greater London; Remote; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Development Centre (London) Limited is seeking a Network Architect to drive the architecture roadmap for studio facilities. You will design enterprise networks and high-density WiFi, collaborating with Security to implement zero-trust solutions and maintain content protection compliance.

You will support on‑prem and cloud environments, mentor engineers, and manage vendor relationships and SLAs. This role requires a flexible schedule including weekends and nights due to studio operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/Networking.
• Experience troubleshooting Wi‑Fi, switches, routers.
• Design and operate enterprise wireless networks at scale (Cisco/Aruba).
• Experience with BGP/OSPF and firewall platforms.
• Automation using Python or Perl for network workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own the network architecture roadmap across studio facilities.
• Design and optimize enterprise network and WiFi for high-density environments.
• Work with Security to build zero-trust network solutions and ensure compliance.
• Support and troubleshoot network, compute, and storage systems on‑prem and cloud.
• Build automation to reduce manual work and enforce consistency.

Skills

IP networking fundamentals (BGP, OSPF)

Automation scripting (Python/Perl)

Enterprise WiFi design (802.11ax/WiFi

Troubleshooting networks & WiFi

Security best practices

Vendor management & SLAs

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Networking

Tools

Cisco/Aruba networking gear

Palo Alto / Cisco ASA firewalls

Network monitoring & observability tools

AWS networking services (VPC, Direct Connect)

Job description

Job ID: 10464353 | Amazon Development Centre (London) Limited

Key job responsibilities

• Own the network architecture roadmap across studio production facilities.
• Design and optimize enterprise network and WiFi for high-density studio and stage environments.
• Work with Amazon Security to build zero-trust network solutions and maintain compliance with content protection standards.
• Support and troubleshoot network, compute and storage systems (NAS, SAN, media servers) on-premises and cloud.
• Build automation to reduce manual work and keep environments consistent.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and SLAs for connectivity services.
• Plan capacity for upcoming productions, facility growth, and new tech rollouts.
• Mentor engineers and set technical standards for the team.
• Connect on-premises production environments to cloud services.
• Provide white-glove support for active productions, troubleshooting network, WiFi, and infrastructure issues with urgency.
• Respond to escalations and work with vendors to resolve outages quickly.

Please note this role will require a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays due to the nature of Studio based work

A day in the life

We are looking for innovative minds to join our fast-paced team. You will work in an agile environment to develop advanced solutions that revolutionize both our Studio operations and the broader entertainment industry. You will be challenged to think broadly and pioneer innovative approaches while contributing to Amazon's strategic vision. You will also be supported by a talented team of peers that work each day to positively impact our customers. This is an evolving business where creativity and drive can make a lasting impact. If you are energized by rapid growth and transformative technology, we want to hear from you.

About the team

The Media Systems Engineering team designs and delivers production and post-production environments, technology solutions, and hybrid infrastructure that automate, streamline, and optimize audio and video workflows throughout the content creation lifecycle at Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video.

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals such as BGP, OSPF and other R&S technologies
• Experience with industry standard tools and scripting languages (Python or Perl) for automation
• Bachelor's degree, or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Networking Engineering)
• Experience and proven troubleshooting skills, specifically in the Wi-Fi, switch and router areas
• Demonstrated industry experience designing and operating enterprise wireless networks at scale (Cisco, Aruba, or equivalent; 802.11ax/WiFi 6/6E)
• Expert level knowledge of enterprise firewall platforms (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, or equivalent)
• Experience with network monitoring, observability, and capacity planning tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a production company, studio, or television network
• Experience with infrastructure as code, ops automation, and configuration management tools such as Chef, Puppet, or Ansible
• Knowledge of security best practices
• Familiarity with AV-over-IP protocols and high-bandwidth media workflows (NDI, SMPTE 2110, Dante)
• Previous experience with AWS networking services (VPC, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, Cloud WAN)
• Experience with SD-WAN, MPLS, or dedicated circuit management across international sites
• CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent professional certification

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