Legacy Network ArchitectBirmingham (4 days on-site) | Full-time | SC EligibleThe OpportunityWe’re partnering with a major consultancy on a mission-critical role for a Legacy Network Architect to support a high-impact telecoms transformation programme. Based on-site in Birmingham, this role offers a rare opportunity to work hands-on with heritage telecoms infrastructure – essential to enabling the long-term shift from circuit to packet-based networks.If you’re an experienced engineer with deep, practical knowledge of legacy systems and a background in providers like BT, Vodafone, or EE, this is your chance to bring your expertise to a role that genuinely needs it. With few roles of this kind still open in the UK market, this is a highly unique opportunity for the right profile.What You’ll Do• Lead the analysis, design, and transition of legacy telecoms infrastructure, supporting the migration from traditional circuit-switched technology.• Work extensively on-site in a dedicated lab environment to test, simulate, and validate system behaviours – developing practical solutions where documentation and online resources are no longer available.• Collaborate with wider network engineering and architecture teams to ensure continuity of service and performance during technology transition.• Deliver in-depth technical investigations, performance analysis, and support the end-client’s transformation programme.Key Skills & Experience• Solid, hands-on background in legacy telecoms networks, including circuit-switched systems and packet conversion (circuit-to-packet).• Deep familiarity with SDH, PDH, ATM, Frame Relay, or similar legacy protocols and systems.• Experience working within telecoms environments (BT, Vodafone, EE, or similar carriers).• Comfortable working in a lab-based role, building solutions from the ground up.• Clearance: SC eligible (most suitable candidates will likely already hold SC due to industry norms).The FitYou’re likely a telecoms veteran – someone who’s worked with this kind of infrastructure for years and instinctively knows how it behaves. This isn’t a theoretical or research-based role – it’s hands-on problem-solving with old tech that’s still mission-critical. If you’ve ever said “I’ve worked with that kit, I know exactly how it behaves,” this is the job for you.The Package• Salary: £70,000• Car Allowance: £6,000• Bonus: 10%• Full benefits package: includes private healthcare, pension, and more• Hybrid model – minimum 4 days per week on-site in Birmingham lab, flexibility for 1 day remote depending on workloadReady to Get Started?Apply now or reach out to Declan Bryson at Anson McCade on 07529 161950 quoting reference AMC/DB/LEGNET/1.