Don Schmidt, Cissp
About Don Schmidt, Cissp
Don Schmidt is the Business Information Security Officer at Fannie Mae in Reston, VA, with extensive experience in information security and federal services.
Title: Business Information Security Officer at Fannie Mae
Don Schmidt currently holds the position of Business Information Security Officer at Fannie Mae in Reston, VA. In this role, Schmidt is responsible for aligning security strategies with business objectives, ensuring the integration of security, technology, and business processes into Fannie Mae's corporate priorities.
Previous Roles at Fannie Mae
Before becoming the Business Information Security Officer, Don Schmidt served as the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at Fannie Mae from 2016 to 2020. During his tenure as Deputy CISO, Schmidt was instrumental in developing and implementing security policies and programs, fostering a culture of business operations and security accountability.
Experience at FIS
Don Schmidt's career at FIS includes several senior security roles. He worked as the Chief Security Officer in 2016 for seven months, Vice President of Risk Operations from 2015 to 2016 for five months, and IT Security Director from 2012 to 2015 for three years. His responsibilities included leading risk operations, managing IT security protocols, and overseeing the company's security posture.
Federal Services and Consulting Background
Schmidt has significant experience in federal services and consulting. He served as Director of Federal Services at Accuvant from 2009 to 2012 and as Senior Manager of Federal Consulting Delivery at Symantec from 2007 to 2009. His roles involved managing federal client engagements, delivering consulting services, and ensuring the security and compliance of federal IT projects.
Early Career and Military Service
Don Schmidt's early career includes a long tenure in the United States Air Force, where he served as a Communications Officer from 1985 to 2007. Additionally, he held the position of Deputy Chief of Enterprise Operations at a government agency from 2005 to 2007. Schmidt also contributed to his community as an Assistant Cross Country Coach at Briar Woods High School from 2007 to 2011.
Education and Professional Certifications
Don Schmidt holds a Master of Science degree in Information Resource Management (IRM) from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, which he achieved from 1996 to 1997. He also holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, affirming his expertise in information security.