Associate Platform Engineer

Epiq Company; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiq in Tampa, FL is looking for an Associate Platform Engineer to design and maintain automation for cloud, network, and security tasks. You will work with AI coding assistants to prototype and troubleshoot solutions, supporting IaC across cloud and on‑prem environments.

The role suits an early‑career engineer comfortable coding and solving problems, with collaboration with senior engineers and a focus on scalable automation and internal tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field, and/or 1–2 years of IT/cloud/security experience.
• Proficient in Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting.
• Experience using AI coding assistants to write and troubleshoot code.
• Understanding of cloud concepts (AWS/Azure), networking, or security basics.
• Familiarity with IaC tools Terraform/Ansible and Git version control.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; self-driven work style.

Responsibilities

• Writes and maintains automation scripts for cloud, network, and security tasks.
• Uses AI coding assistants to prototype, build, test, and debug solutions.
• Supports infrastructure-as-code work across cloud and on‑premises systems.
• Converts repetitive manual tasks into repeatable automated workflows.
• Builds and maintains internal tools, dashboards, and utilities.
• Assists with cloud provisioning, firewall and DNS configuration, and vulnerability management.
• Documents solutions so others can maintain and improve them.

Skills

Python scripting

PowerShell

Bash scripting

AI coding assistants

Git version control

Cloud concepts (AWS/Azure)

Infrastructure as Code

Networking basics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

## Associate Platform EngineerApply: Onsite: Work in Office Full-Time: Tampa, FL: Full time: Posted Today: R0035190At **Epiq**, your work contributes to complex, global legal outcomes. You’ll join a values‐driven community where integrity guides decisions, **relentless service** sets the bar, and we **thrive on big challenges** together. We invest in your growth with enterprise‐wide learning and mobility. We celebrate who you are, and we respect life beyond work with flexibility that’s recognized externally. Enabled by modern platforms and AI, **you’ll do the most meaningful work of your career** and see your impact at scale.**Job Description:** **Job Description:**The Associate Platform Engineer builds and maintains automation that supports Epiq's cloud, network, and security operations. Working alongside senior engineers, they turn manual tasks into repeatable workflows and prototype solutions using AI coding assistants. The role suits an early-career engineer who is comfortable writing code and solving problems across cloud and infrastructure environments. **Job Responsibilities:*** Writes and maintains automation scripts for cloud, network, and security tasks.* Uses AI coding assistants to prototype, build, test, and debug solutions.* Supports infrastructure-as-code work across cloud and on-premises systems.* Converts repetitive manual tasks into repeatable automated workflows.* Builds and maintains internal tools, dashboards, and utilities the team relies on.* Assists with cloud provisioning, firewall and DNS configuration, and vulnerability management under senior guidance.* Documents solutions so others can maintain and improve them. **Minimum Requirements:*** Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field, and/or 1 to 2 years of experience in IT, software, cloud, or security.* Working knowledge of scripting in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.* Hands-on experience using AI coding assistants (such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or ChatGPT) to write and troubleshoot working code.* Basic understanding of at least one of the following: cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), networking, or security concepts.* Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Ansible, and to Git version control, preferred.* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be a self-managed and self-driven individual.* CompTIA Security+ or a comparable cloud or security certification preferred, or completed within the first year of employment.#LI-KS1 The Compensation range for this role is $60,000 up to $75,000 annually and may be eligible for an annual bonus. This will be based on your background and skills alignment with the role. **In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.****Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.**Your specific salary will be determined based on several factors:* **Location-based market rate** for the role* **Your abilities** in relation to the job specification* **Performance** during screening and interview* **Pay parity** with the wider team in the considered locationFurther details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.