Jonathan Young
About Jonathan Young
Jonathan Young is a Security & Identity Specialist at Nationwide Building Society in Swindon, United Kingdom, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in security measures and identity management, utilizing tools such as Cisco UCS and CyberARK.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Jonathan Young has served as a Security & Identity Specialist at Nationwide Building Society since 2017. In this role, he focuses on enhancing security measures within the organization. His responsibilities include utilizing Cisco UCS and CyberARK to manage security protocols effectively. Young employs ADFS and Active Directory Policy management to strengthen the security framework of the institution. His tenure at Nationwide Building Society spans over seven years, during which he has contributed to the organization's security initiatives.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Jonathan Young worked at several organizations in various technical roles. He was a Server Support Specialist at CSI Ltd from 2016 to 2017, where he provided support for server-related issues. Prior to that, he served as a Wintel Citrix Project Engineer at EDF from 2013 to 2016, focusing on Citrix environments. His career began at Eli Lilly and Company, where he held the position of Windows Operations & Citrix Team Lead from 2003 to 2013, managing operations and leading a team in a Windows and Citrix environment.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Young studied at Milford Haven Comprehensive and later attended Pembrokeshire College, where he achieved a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Information Technology. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills to excel in his field. Young possesses expertise in managing Office 365, Azure Active Directory, and Azure environments, which are critical for modern IT security and identity management.
Technical Skills and Tools
In his role as a Security & Identity Specialist, Jonathan Young utilizes various technical tools and platforms to enhance security measures. He employs Cisco UCS for server management and CyberARK for privileged access security. Additionally, he uses Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) and Active Directory Policy management to implement robust security protocols. His proficiency in these tools supports his efforts to maintain a secure IT environment.