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Principal Software Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$203K - $304K/yr

The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in BGP, MP-BGP, MPLS, networking fundamentals, and distributed systems, with Kubernetes orchestration. You will be responsible for designing and ...

Lead Engineer Network

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$99K - $136K/yr

IP, TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, VLANs, MPLS, IPSEC, DMVPN, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRF, VxLAN, RPKI, eVPN, VRRP, MLAG, VPC, STP, Anycast, IPSEC, SSL, TLS * 5+ years of experience in Coding/Scripting ...

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How much do bgp jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for bgp in the United States is $49.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.26 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) jobs?

BGP jobs refer to roles that involve managing, configuring, and troubleshooting the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), which is a key protocol used to exchange routing information between different networks on the Internet. Professionals in BGP roles typically work in network engineering or network operations, ensuring efficient and secure routing of data across large-scale networks. They may work for Internet service providers, data centers, or enterprises with complex networking needs. Responsibilities often include maintaining network stability, optimizing routing paths, and responding to network incidents or outages related to BGP.

What are some common challenges faced by BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) engineers, and how can they be addressed?

BGP engineers often encounter challenges such as route flapping, misconfigurations leading to routing loops, and managing large and complex routing tables. These issues can impact network stability and performance, especially in large-scale enterprise or ISP environments. To address these challenges, engineers must stay current with best practices, use route filters and prefix lists to control routing updates, and leverage monitoring tools for early detection of anomalies. Collaboration with peers during incident response and regular configuration reviews are also essential to maintain a robust and secure BGP deployment.

What is the difference between Bgp vs Network Engineer?

AspectBgpNetwork Engineer
CertificationsCCNP, CCIE, BGP-specific trainingCCNA, CCNP, general networking certifications
Work EnvironmentData centers, ISPs, enterprise networksCorporate IT, service providers, enterprise networks
Industry UsageRouting protocols, internet backbone, large-scale networksNetwork design, implementation, troubleshooting

While Bgp is a specialized routing protocol used primarily for internet routing and large networks, a Network Engineer has a broader role in designing, implementing, and maintaining various network systems. Bgp experts focus on routing policies and internet connectivity, whereas Network Engineers handle overall network infrastructure. Both roles often overlap in large organizations or service providers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) Network Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a BGP Network Engineer, you need a solid understanding of networking protocols, especially BGP, IP routing, and subnetting, typically backed by a degree in computer science or a related field and relevant certifications like Cisco CCNP or CCIE. Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting routers, firewalls, and network monitoring tools such as Wireshark, Cisco IOS, and Juniper JUNOS is essential. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for diagnosing complex network issues and coordinating with teams. These skills ensure reliable and secure network operations, which are vital for maintaining uninterrupted connectivity and data integrity across global networks.
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Infographic showing various Bgp job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 13% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,405 per year, or $49.2 per hour.

Fortinet SD-WAN Architect / Engineer

Digital Links Inc

Plano, TX • On-site

$62 - $83/hr

Contractor

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Role: Senior Fortinet SD-WAN Architect / Engineer
Locations: Plano, TX (Onsite)
 
Required Experience & Skills
Hands-on Fortinet Secure SD-WAN ownership
Candidate must have designed and owned Fortinet SD-WAN (not support-only or firewall-only).
Strong core networking fundamentals
Proven experience designing WAN routing using BGP and OSPF in enterprise environments.
Enterprise-scale SD-WAN deployments
Experience delivering Fortinet SD-WAN across multiple sites (hub-and-spoke or hybrid WAN).
 
Key Responsibilities
Own end-to-end design and architecture of Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solutions
Design and implement hub-and-spoke and hybrid WAN architectures
Lead SD-WAN migrations from legacy WAN or Cisco environments to Fortinet
Design and deploy ADVPN, business-intent policies, and traffic steering
Configure and manage FortiGate SD-WAN, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer
Design WAN routing using BGP and OSPF (MPLS, DIA, LTE/5G)
Support enterprise-scale, multi-site deployments
Provide technical leadership and guidance during rollout and optimization
Document designs and clearly explain architecture decisions