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Big Rivers’ most important asset is our people. As a generation and transmission cooperative, we seek to follow the core principle of respect for the employee. These talented men and women live and work in the communities we serve and provide their skillset to improve energy service in western Kentucky.

Big Rivers employs a wide variety of positions spanning the electric generation and transmission spectrum. Our generating stations require the skills of engineers, mechanics, and electricians. A highly skilled team of linemen, engineers, electricians, and foresters develop and maintain a 22-county transmission system. Big Rivers also employs approximately 100 professionals, from accountants to IT personnel to attorneys and marketing positions, at the cooperative Headquarters in Owensboro. All these support positions enable our business to run efficiently and cost-effectively for our Member-Owners.

 
 

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Our goal is to equip employees with the tools and resources to lead the cooperative today and into the future. Big Rivers offers competitive compensation and benefits, flexible work schedules for some positions, an advanced education program, and a priority on safety.

 

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A culture of safety

Safety is a top priority for Big Rivers, driving a culture that ties together company training and employee-led efforts.

 

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Nondiscrimination Statement

Big Rivers Electric Corporation is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Electrification Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI and Title VII, of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Civil Rights Act of 1991, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991 and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Labor, OFCCP which provide that no person in the United States on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability shall be excluded from participation in, admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any of this organization’s programs or activities.

The person responsible for coordinating this organization’s nondiscrimination compliance efforts is Lisa Garrett, Director Human Resources. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above and/or file a written complaint with this organization; or the Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250; or the Administrator, Rural Electrification Administration, Washington, D.C. 20250, and the Director, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Washington, D.C. 20250. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible.

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Senior Network Architect Position (IRC9293)

LOCATION: Owensboro, KY

Job Details
• Requisition Number: IRC9293
• Position: Senior Network Architect
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Location: 90 Industrial Drive, Owensboro, KY, 42301 US
• Posting Period: 07/14/2025 to 07/27/2025
• Schedule: Mon-Fri 8 hour days or Mon-Thu 10 hour days, flexible start time

Benefits
• 401K (Pre-Tax, Roth, After-Tax)
• 401K company contributions
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life Insurance
• Pre-tax contributions to Flexible Spending Account for medical

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• 7+ years’ experience in an information systems and technology environment: LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, data center, and cloud connectivity, security methods and topology, firewalls, cabling and network administration.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) skills
• Able to plan your own work and to work with a minimum of supervision
• Must be able to handle confidential information with discretion


Essential Skills
• Demonstrated expertise of technology platforms such as:

o Microsoft Windows & Linux Servers and applications
o SAN storage systems and associated iSCSI
o Fiber Channel Network Hardware
o LAN/WAN firewalls, routers and switches
o Various filtering and performance monitoring systems
o Hardware virtualization systems
o Disaster Recovery solutions
o Cyber Security related applications

• Proven ability to design and implement secure network architectures
• Create comprehensive network documentation, including designs, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Collaboratively develop and enforce network security policies, procedures, and best practices to protect company assets.
• The ideal candidate will also possess exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID is helpful.
• Professional certifications in cyber security such as CISSP or CISM are preferred.
• A professional certification in networking such as CCNP is also a plus.

Job Functions

This position has responsibility for Information Systems (IS) network infrastructure design, administration, and documentation of the Server, Storage, Virtualization, Database, and Network Infrastructure landscape. Uses tools and experience to analyze and evaluate current architectures, make recommendations for new infrastructure designs and changes to improve overall system performance, security, and maintainability. Also provide technical guidance in troubleshooting of infrastructure issues. Provides technical assistance to other IS/IT support staff, Member Owners, and Big Rivers vendors and employees as required.

How To Apply
Please e-mail resume and cover letter referencing the requisition number and position to jobs@bigrivers.com. The cover letter should address your skills and qualifications necessary for success in this role.

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