Title: Associate AI Platform Engineer
Employee Classification: Associate AI Platform Engineer
Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration
Division: SYS-Information Technology
SubDivision-Department: SYS-Information Technology
Department: SYS-Information Technology-925000
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility:
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
UNT System Information Technology is a component of The University of North Texas System. The mission of UNT System Information Technology is simple: to be the best at delivering customer-aligned IT solutions and services. Our services are provided to all member institutions using an IT shared services governance model.
UNT System Information Technology provides the primary technology used by all campuses to support their operations. These include: shared resources of data centers, computing hardware, software applications, network and voice communications, collaboration and productivity capabilities, central web services, risk management, and security and compliance services. As a department, we strive to provide the most professional personnel possible to serve our campus constituents.
The University of North Texas is a state employer offering great benefits, including medical, dental, life, retirement, ample paid time off, and great work/life balance.
Position Overview
The Associate AI Platform Engineer is responsible for building AI agents on multiple AI platforms, assist in training others on the use of those platforms, manage projects and testing efforts. They will be instrumental in governance activities and the expansion of AI use throughout the enterprise.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Foundational knowledge of AI platform architecture, deployment, and operations.
- Familiarity with or eagerness to learn Model Context Protocol (MCP), agent orchestration, and Microsoft Azure AI services.
- Proficiency or coursework in programming languages such as Python, C#, or JavaScript relevant to AI agent development.
- Understanding of cloud infrastructure concepts, including networking and authentication basics.
- Ability to assist with monitoring, logging, and operational controls for enterprise platforms.
- Skill in producing documentation, templates, and reference materials.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions with guidance.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams.
- Awareness of AI governance, regulatory compliance, and data privacy principles.
- Analytical aptitude and a structured approach to problem-solving.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to rapidly evolving AI technologies and platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework, academic projects, or hands-on experience with cloud platforms, AI tools, or agent frameworks.
- Familiarity with Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, or similar cloud AI services.
- Exposure to MCP servers or agent orchestration concepts.
- Experience with Cloudforce’s nebulaONE platform.
- Interest in or exposure to higher education or regulated environments.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties
- Design and build AI agents.
- Design and deploy secure back-end infrastructure and tools to assist in the integration and build of agents.
- Develop multi-model integrations and manage secure access to AI.
- Develop and maintain training for AI resources.
- Review and assess requests for AI tools and resources and insure adherence to UNT System regulations, policies, standards, and procedures.
- Maintain customer and public-facing information regarding AI tools and capabilities.
Physical Requirements
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
Generally, M-F, 8am - 5pm
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
