AppViewX Architect

PAID PRE-SALES ENGAGEMENTAppViewX Subject Matter ExpertCLM | PKI | Machine Identity AutomationContract • Remote • 20 Hours Maximum • 5-6 WeeksEngagement OverviewWe are an IT professional services firm engaged in an active pre-sales pursuit requiring specialized AppViewX expertise. We are seeking an experienced AppViewX practitioner to serve as a paid subject matter expert (SME) to support scoping, solution design, and client-facing advisory activities throughout the engagement.This is a structured, time-boxed consulting engagement - not a full-time role. The right candidate will hit the ground running with deep hands-on AppViewX knowledge and the ability to operate comfortably in a pre-sales, client-facing environment. Should the end customer decide to implement AppViewX it could turn into a long term contract engagement.Engagement TermsEngagement Type: Paid consulting contractTotal Hours: Hard maximum of 20 hours across the full engagementDuration: 5 to 6 weeks from engagement startWork Model: RemoteHours Breakdown: Flexible and milestone-driven; distributed across discovery, design, and client sessions as scopedCompensation: Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experienceWhat You Will DoWorking alongside our senior practice leadership and delivery architects, the AppViewX SME will be responsible for the following activities within the 20-hour engagement window:Pre-Sales & Solution ScopingParticipate in client discovery sessions to assess the current-state PKI and certificate management environmentIdentify certificate types in scope: TLS/SSL, client authentication, code signing, IoT, SSH keys, and internal/private CA-issued certificatesEvaluate existing CA infrastructure (Microsoft ADCS, DigiCert, Entrust, Sectigo, public CAs) and readiness for AppViewX integrationAssess deployment environment: on-premises, private cloud, SaaS, hybrid multi-cloud, Kubernetes/container workloads, and edgeDefine scope of certificate inventory sprawl and estimate Smart Discovery complexity Technical Advisory & DesignRecommend the appropriate AVX ONE modules given the client's environment and use cases (CLM, PKIaaS, KUBE+, Code Signing, SSH, ADC, Quantum Trust Hub)Advise on deployment architecture and phasing: Discovery (weeks 1-2), Automation Deployment (weeks 3-4), and Enterprise Scale roadmapGuide integration requirements across ITSM (ServiceNow, BMC Remedy), PAM, SIEM, HSM, DevOps toolchains, and CA connectorsAssess 47-day TLS mandate readiness and advise on ACME protocol automation requirementsAdvise on post-quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness posture and Quantum Trust Hub applicabilityIdentify Microsoft PKI modernization opportunities and PKIaaS migration pathways Client-Facing SupportSupport scoping calls and technical deep-dive sessions with the client's PKI, SecOps, NetOps, and DevOps stakeholdersAssist in developing scope narratives, technical assumptions, and risk/dependency documentation for inclusion in SOWProvide input on level-of-effort estimates and implementation phasing recommendationsServe as a technical credibility resource during client-facing presentations or demosRequired Experience & QualificationsAppViewX Platform - Non-NegotiableMinimum 2 years of hands-on AppViewX deployment, implementation, or pre-sales engineering experienceDirect experience with AVX ONE CLM: certificate discovery (Smart Discovery), lifecycle automation workflows, endpoint binding, renewal, and revocationPractical experience with at least two AVX ONE deployment models: SaaS, on-premises, or private cloudWorking knowledge of the AVX ONE Policy Engine, Crypto Resilience Scorecards, and executive dashboardsExperience configuring CA integrations within AppViewX (public trust and/or private trust CAs) PKI & Certificate Management ExpertiseStrong foundational knowledge of X.509 certificate architecture, TLS/SSL, PKI hierarchy design, and CA operationsFamiliarity with certificate types: TLS, mTLS, client authentication, code signing, IoT/device certificates, SSH keysExperience with Microsoft ADCS and/or enterprise CA platforms; familiarity with PKIaaS migration scenariosUnderstanding of FIPS 140-2, HSM integration, and OCSP for enterprise PKI governance Integration & Technical EnvironmentExperience integrating AppViewX with one or more of: ServiceNow, F5 BIG-IP, HashiCorp Vault, Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, Kubernetes (EKS/AKS/GKE), Citrix, Palo Alto, InfobloxFamiliarity with Kubernetes certificate management patterns (cert-manager, service mesh, ingress TLS)Comfort operating in hybrid and multi-cloud enterprise environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) Pre-Sales & Consulting SkillsDemonstrated experience operating in a pre-sales, solution engineering, or consulting capacityAbility to translate technical environment complexity into clear scoping assumptions and effort narrativesStrong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable in client-facing technical discussionsAbility to work independently, manage time within a hard-capped 20-hour budget, and deliver focused, high-quality outputsPreferred QualificationsPrior experience at or working alongside an AppViewX channel partner, VAR, or systems integratorFamiliarity with the AppViewXpert partner programExposure to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) migration planning and NIST PQC algorithm standards (ML-KEM, ML-DSA)Experience with the CAB Forum's 47-day TLS validity mandate and ACME protocol automationKnowledge of competing CLM platforms (Venafi, Keyfactor, DigiCert TLM) is a plus for competitive contextExperience supporting engagements in regulated industries: financial services, healthcare, defense, utilitiesImportant NotesThis engagement is strictly scoped to a hard maximum of 20 hours distributed across 5 to 6 weeks. It is designed for an experienced practitioner who can operate with minimal ramp-up and deliver expert-level input efficiently. Candidates who require significant onboarding time or who are unfamiliar with the AppViewX platform will not be a fit for this engagement.