James Mc Gough
About James Mc Gough
James Mc Gough is a Security Engineer with extensive experience in key management and compliance, currently working at Nationwide Building Society. He has previously held roles as a Security Lead and Analyst, and has completed various relevant certifications.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
James Mc Gough currently serves as a Security Engineer at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he manages Hardware Security Module (HSM) controls to ensure secure key management processes. Prior to this, he worked as a Security Lead from 2016 to 2020, where he was responsible for overseeing security measures and compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards. Additionally, he oversees both internal and external Certificate Authorities, contributing to the organization's overall security framework.
Education and Expertise
James Mc Gough has a solid educational background in security and project management. He studied at Cirencester College from 2012 to 2014, where he achieved A-Level qualifications. He furthered his education at Knowledge Academy, obtaining Prince2 certification and ITIL v3 certification between 2014 and 2015. This combination of formal education and certifications has equipped him with the necessary skills to excel in his current role in security engineering.
Background
James Mc Gough began his educational journey at Farmor's Fairford, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. Following this, he attended Cirencester College, completing his A-Level studies. His professional career includes a two-year tenure as an Analyst at Computacenter from 2014 to 2016, where he gained valuable experience in security analysis before transitioning to Nationwide Building Society.
Achievements
Throughout his career, James Mc Gough has made significant contributions to security management at Nationwide Building Society. He has played a key role in ensuring compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards through effective certificate and key management processes. His oversight of both internal and external Certificate Authorities has been instrumental in maintaining the integrity of the organization's security protocols.