Associate AI Platform Engineer

Title: Associate AI Platform Engineer

Employee Classification: Associate AI Platform Engineer

Campus: University of North Texas
- System Administration

Division: SYS-Information Technology

Sub Division-Department: SYS-Information Technology

Department: SYS-Information Technology-925000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

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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.

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.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.

• 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.
• Aware of AI governance, regulatory compliance, and data privacy principles.
• Analytical aptitude and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Eagerness to learn and…