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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.
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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.
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Position Overview
The AI Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, deploying, and operating the enterprise AI agent platform for the UNT System. This role focuses on AI enablement including Model Context Protocol (MCP) server stand-up and configuration, AI agent development, and platform-level integrations using Microsoft Azure AI services, including Azure AI Foundry and UNT System’s UNiTyAI platform. The position works closely with AI governance, security, and enterprise IT teams to ensure AI agents are scalable, secure, cost-controlled, and compliant with institutional policies and regulations.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in AI platform engineering, cloud services, or enterprise IT.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Strong knowledge of AI platform architecture, deployment, and operations.
* Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP), agent orchestration, and Microsoft Azure AI services.
* Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, or JavaScript relevant to AI agent development.
* Understanding of secure and scalable cloud infrastructure, including networking and authentication best practices.
* Ability to implement monitoring, logging, and operational controls for enterprise platforms.
* Skill in developing reusable templates, reference architectures, and technical documentation.
* Ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions.
* Excellent collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams.
* Knowledge of AI governance, regulatory compliance, and data privacy standards.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Adaptability to rapidly evolving AI technologies and platforms.
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Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with MCP servers or agent orchestration runtimes.
* Experience with Azure AI Foundry or Azure OpenAI.
* Experience with Cloudforce’s nebulaONE platform.
* Experience in higher education or regulated environments.
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Required License/Registration/Certifications
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Job Duties
- Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for enterprise AI agent execution and orchestration.
- Establish secure and scalable runtime environments for AI agents.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and operational controls to ensure reliability and auditability.
- Build and maintain enterprise AI agents for academic, research, and administrative use cases.
- Drive adoption of UNiTyAI through innovation and advanced use case enablement.
- Develop reusable agent templates and reference architectures for efficient deployment.
- Translate business requirements into technical agent designs.
- Support testing, validation, and deployment of AI agents across the enterprise.
- Leverage UNiTyAI and Microsoft AI services, including Azure AI Foundry, to enhance platform capabilities.
- Integrate AI agents with enterprise systems and data platforms.
- Collaborate with AI governance, security, and enterprise IT teams to ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulations.
- Evaluate emerging AI technologies and capabilities for potential adoption within the UNT System.
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Physical Requirements
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
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Environmental Hazards
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
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Work Schedule
Generally, M-F, 8am - 5pm
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Driving University Vehicle
No
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Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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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.
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Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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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.
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