Network Event Management Analyst

This position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position.

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.

FDM is seeking a Network Event Manager located in Charlotte, Raleigh or NY/NJ  to support a project in the financial services sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 12 Months but may be extended.

This role will be hybrid with requirements to be in office 3 days per week.

Role Summary

The areas of focus include Monitoring & Event Management, Incident Management, and Level I triage of networking. Network exposure will include (but not limited to) routing & switching, perimeter security, traffic management, content inspection infrastructure, and emerging technologies such as Software Defined Networking. Technical Analyst are expected to have a basic understanding of networking protocols with the ability to adopt new technologies and troubleshooting methodology (including the use of proactive and reactive tools). The work is always aligned to the current and approved Network Services Standards, Incident and Problem Management Policies & Procedures, governance and management policies set forth by the firm.

This position will interface directly with internal stakeholders and external suppliers/providers, architecture, product engineering, product management, and business management. At times, they may interface with various levels of senior management. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are a must. The candidate must be able to work on their own and successfully in team-settings in various sizes and locations. Adherence and use of standards, product sets, templates, systems, and artifacts are important to the success of the individual, the department, and the firm at large.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational support of network environments:
• Switching & Routing (underlay and overlay)
• Firewall, Traffic Management, Content Inspection, and DNS
• Identify service impact, interpret monitors, dashboards, traffic captures, and logs using:
• Splunk, SevOne, IBM Watson AI Ops, Wireshark, NetScout, and Gigamon
• Cisco Nexus / ACI, Arista CloudVision, VMware vSphere
• Identify possible production failure scenarios through eyes on glass monitoring of IT infrastructure Services
• React to the failure according to business impact, and communicates with management and technical escalation
• Initiate production support triage efforts for network infrastructure incidents, manage bridge line troubleshooting and appropriate team engagement, engage in technical research and troubleshooting, and escalate to next level of leadership as needed
• Provide status updates and technical detail for awareness communications, ensure accuracy of all communications sent, and ensure any necessary follow-ups are scheduled
• Responsible for data quality and completion of incident tickets, including ensuring all impacts are accurately recorded and documented in the system of record.
• Work ad-hoc reports and offline incidents at the direction of the senior team members or leadership
• Promote and enforce production governance during triage/testing and fix efforts, exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Adhere to design standards and global design authority processes and procedures
• Assemble professional documents based on existing templates and ability to provide accurate work descriptions with assumptions, and caveats.

Desired Skills

• Understanding of enterprise network infrastructure (routing, switching, wireless, SD‑WAN).
• Hands‑on experience with Splunk for data ingestion, searches, dashboards, and alerts.
• Experience working with network telemetry sources such as SNMP, syslog, telemetry streams, APIs, and device metrics.
• Ability to translate raw telemetry into actionable insights for Operations teams.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to data quality.
• Good communication skills to work effectively with Engineering and Operations teams.

About FDM  

FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead. 

With 35+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential growth. 

🌍 Global impact – 18 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe 
🚀 25,000+ careers launched – and counting 
🤝 300+ trusted client partners 

Committed to Equal Opportunities  

Tech careers should be for everyone. With 75+ nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot—no barriers, just opportunities. 

Additional Considerations

FDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. We will consider employment applications exclusively from candidates who are either residing in one of the following states or willing to relocate to them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.