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Syntricate Technologies

Sr Network Engineer

Plano, TX

$100K - $137K/yr

Sr Network Engineer Wilmington, DE & Plano TX (3 days WFO, 2 days WFH) W2 Contract Only Looking for someone to configure site to site VPN over Cisco routers and have BGP Client over the circuit. Key ...

C3EL

Senior Network Engineer

Honolulu, HI

$102K - $140K/yr

CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD** Overview: Job Title: Senior Network Engineer Security Clearance ... EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, multicast * VoIP solutions and cabling services * VPN and firewall configuration ...

C3EL

Senior Network Engineer

Honolulu, HI

$102K - $140K/yr

**CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD**Overview: Job Title: Senior Network Engineer Security Clearance ... EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, multicast * VoIP solutions and cabling services * VPN and firewall configuration ...

Judge Group, Inc.

Network Engineer

Irving, TX

$69 - $74/hr

Contract (Conversion Eligible) Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week) Work Locations ... Configure and maintain IP routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and RIP * Ensure network performance ...

NAVA Software Solutions

Senior IT Network Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$99K - $136K/yr

Title: Senior IT Network Engineer Duration: 6 months contract to hire Location: Houston TX - Onsite required 3x week Fortinet Firewalls & switches and BGP routing skills are absolute MUST Seeking an ...

InstantServe LLC

Network Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

Network Engineer Location: Philadelphia, PA 19107 Duration: 12 Months The Senior Network Engineer ... network technologies, including BGP, MPLS, Quality of Service (QoS), and ensuring seamless ...

AITHERAS, LLC

Network Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

Network Engineer Location: New York City, NY Clearance or Background Needs Experience 5+ years of ... Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols including static routing, BGP, and OSPF. * Deploy ...

4pconsultinginc

Network Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Location - Atlanta, GA 30318 Client - Georgia Power Contract - 3 Years Position Overview We are ... Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, BGP) and network devices (routers ...

Staffingine LLC

Network engineer

Burlington, VT · On-site

Contract * Minimum Experience of 8 years * Manage Cato network devices and Extreme switches APs ... Strong understanding of Layer 2Layer 3 networking VLANs STP OSPF BGP QoS and multicast * Experience ...

Core BTS

Network Engineer

Lyon Station, PA

$45 - $50/hr

Please note that this is a (contract/contract to hire/direct hire) opportunity with our client and ... LAN/WAN design and support including BGP and EIGRP * Experience with Cisco nexus switches and ...

Nastech Global

Network Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

Network Engineer Location: Jersey City, NJ/New York, NY/Irving, TX(Onsite) Job Type: Full Time Must Have Technical/Functional Skills expertise in routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), switching (VLAN/VxLAN ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract bgp network engineer in the United States is $109,040.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,000.00 and $133,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Contract BGP Network Engineer?

A Contract BGP Network Engineer is a networking professional who specializes in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) on networks, typically on a temporary or project-specific basis. They are hired as contractors rather than permanent employees and work with organizations to optimize network routing, ensure redundancy, and maintain internet connectivity. Their expertise is crucial for ISPs, data centers, and large enterprises that rely on complex network infrastructures. Contract BGP Network Engineers often collaborate with other IT staff to implement best practices and resolve routing issues. Their role may also include network documentation and providing technical support during migrations or upgrades.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract BGP Network Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract BGP Network Engineer, you need in-depth knowledge of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), network design, and troubleshooting, typically backed by a relevant degree and certifications such as Cisco CCNP or CCIE. Experience with routers, firewalls, network monitoring tools, and configuration management systems is essential. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication make you stand out in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring network reliability, optimizing performance, and quickly resolving complex connectivity issues in dynamic environments.

What are some common challenges faced by Contract BGP Network Engineers when integrating with existing network infrastructures?

Contract BGP Network Engineers often encounter challenges such as dealing with legacy hardware, undocumented network topologies, and varied configuration standards when integrating with existing infrastructures. Additionally, ensuring seamless BGP peering with external providers while maintaining routing security and policy compliance can require careful planning and troubleshooting. Effective collaboration with in-house network teams and clear documentation are key to overcoming these challenges and ensuring a smooth integration process.
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Network Engineer 3

Network Engineer 3

Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Urbandale, IA • Hybrid

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Berkshire Hathaway Energy rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

The Network Engineer 3 is an advanced technical role responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting projects that secure the organization's network perimeter. This position leads initiatives involving firewall platforms, DDoS protection technologies, load balancers, and hybrid/cloud network integrations to ensure secure, resilient, and scalable connectivity. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the network engineer provides technical leadership across complex projects, partners with architecture and security teams, and drives best practices for network edge design, availability, and threat mitigation.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of additional related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

Five years of experience with data networking or general telecommunications experience.

Technical skills including programming, installation, configuration, and inventory management.

Expert level analysis and design skills involving the ability to gather data on systems issues, define alternative approaches, assess business impact, recommend cost effective solutions, and develop and implement those solutions. Demonstrate expert proficiency in two of the following technologies and advanced skills and knowledge in the balance:

Core routing - routing protocols and route redistribution using OSPF, and BGP, network technologies including VRFs, QoS, IPv6 and NAT

Core switching - advanced data center switching using 10Gig, EtherChannel, FCoE, virtual port channels, virtual device contexts and power redundancy

Network security - internet DMZ design support including advanced firewall experience and experience with tier one service provider networks, Palo Alto Firewall, F5 Web Application Firewall, Cloudflare Web Application Firewall

Network diagnostics - expert protocol/packet analyzer Sniffer/SNORT experience, expert Netflow and performance analysis experience

Application load balancing - expert application load balancing experience for performance optimization and highly available environments

Advanced Certification or demonstrate equivalent knowledge Advanced knowledge of current technologies, tools, applications, and vendors.

Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of network border security solutions, including firewalls, DDoS mitigation platforms, switch and routing equipment, and load balancers.

Plan and execute secure network integrations with public and private cloud environments, supporting hybrid connectivity and cloudnative services.

Serve as a technical resource for complex projects, providing guidance, design validation, and troubleshooting expertise.

Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to align network edge solutions with enterprise security standards and architectural principles.

Drive improvements in network resilience, availability, and performance through proactive design, testing, and optimization.

Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and runbooks related to network border and security services.

Support incident response and root cause analysis for network security events, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to strengthen the organization's network security posture.

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