Darren Smith

Darren Smith is a seasoned IT professional specializing in Cyber Security and Active Directory management, currently serving as Team Leader of Cyber Security at Capitec since January 2023. In this role, Darren leads a functional team, overseeing security solutions and ensuring compliance with organizational objectives. Prior experience includes serving as a Security Specialist at Gijima, focusing on Active Directory support for the Heineken account, and as a Senior Active Directory & Messaging Engineer at Dimension Data, where responsibilities included managing multi-forest Active Directory domains and providing client support. Darren began an IT career as a Systems Administrator at the Financial Intelligence Centre, honing skills in Active Directory management and server infrastructure. Educational credentials include a Diploma in Information Technology from the University of South Africa, along with an IT Diploma from the CCTC Computer Career Training Center.