Thomas Zeppa

Thomas Zeppa is an experienced cybersecurity and IT operations professional currently serving as the Director of IT Security Operations at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development since August 2021. Prior to this role, Thomas held the position of Branch Chief at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, managing cyber security operations, intrusion detection, and incident response. Thomas's career includes significant roles at ManTech International Corporation and Bering Straits Native Corporation, focusing on intrusion detection and analysis. Additionally, Thomas has extensive experience in network support and communications from previous positions at SAIC and Tanager Inc., as well as a foundational role as a Network Engineer in the United States Air Force.