Darian Lewis is an experienced professional in IT cybersecurity and operations management, currently serving as the Lead IT Cybersecurity Specialist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since November 2020. Prior to this, Darian worked as a Business Operations Analyst at Agile Defense, Inc. and as a Senior Advisor/Manager for the United States Marine Corps, where responsibilities included leading high-visibility cyberspace operations and consulting on organizational policies. Darian has over 21 years of experience with the Marine Corps in various leadership roles, primarily focused on command, control, communication, and computer networks, as well as information technology and cybersecurity planning. Darian holds a Bachelor of Arts in Management from American Military University, completed in 2019.