Ricky Grandy

About Ricky Grandy

I am a founding partner and Vice President of Professional Services at DFND, a global cybersecurity and technology consultancy that helps Fortune 500 enterprises secure their business while embracing new technologies. My focus at DFND is on delivering the right people, expertise, and solutions to ensure our clients achieve their technology and business goals, quickly and effectively.For nearly a decade, I have worked alongside CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs to build world-class security and IT organizations. Whether guiding cloud security initiatives, driving large-scale technology transformations, or assembling top-tier technical teams, my role is all about bridging strategy with execution. I specialize in solving enterprise-level IT and security challenges by aligning the right talent and resources with business objectives. I’m passionate about discovering the best talent out there. And it’s even more rewarding when I see that same talent develop and grow over the years.My experience spans multiple industries, from financial services and cloud security to large-scale enterprise technology implementations. I have built deep relationships across the industry and developed a reputation for delivering fast, effective, and tailored IT solutions that drive business success.At DFND, I’m primarily focused on:• Technical staffing and niche talent acquisition/recruiting• Helping organizations weigh the benefits of in-house vs. outsourced talent• Overseeing cybersecurity and IT strategy execution for our global roster of Fortune 500 clients• Professional services and account management, ensuring seamless project execution• Advisory on scaling security and infrastructure teams to meet evolving demandsIf your organization is looking for a trusted partner to strengthen its security, IT infrastructure, or technical teams, let’s connect. We offer solutions that are flexible, reasonable, and scalable.

Experience

1. Partner VP Professional Services

   DFND Security, Inc.

   Jan 2016 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

   Lead global recruiting and professional services operations for DFND Security, building and deploying high-performing cybersecurity teams across North America, South America, Europe, and Russia. Drive talent acquisition strategy, workforce planning, and client delivery execution in support of complex international engagements, including large-scale global events such as the 2018 World Cup in Russia.Oversee full lifecycle recruiting for technical roles, identifying, attracting, and placing elite professionals in high-demand, high-visibility environments. Develop regional talent pipelines and establish scalable hiring frameworks to support global expansion.Direct professional services delivery, ensuring successful deployment of security consultants, engineers, and project teams across multinational client engagements. Partner with executive leadership and client stakeholders to align staffing models with operational requirements, service-level expectations, and contractual commitments.Key Responsibilities:Build and scale global cybersecurity recruiting operationsLead international talent acquisition across multiple continentsDevelop strategic hiring pipelines for high-demand technical rolesManage professional services delivery and client engagementsOversee cross-border workforce deployment and logisticsSupport staffing for critical infrastructure and large-scale global eventsDrive operational excellence in both recruiting and professional services while strengthening DFND Security’s global delivery capabilities and reputation as a trusted partner.

Skills

• Staff Augmentation
• Screening Resumes
• Enterprise Software
• Interviews
• Contract Recruitment
• System Administration
• Temporary Staffing
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Networking
• Corporate Recruiting
• Vendor Management
• Temporary Placement
• College Recruiting
• Coaching
• Strategy
• Permanent Placement
• Screening
• Hiring
• Deferred Compensation
• Cold Calling
• Outsourcing
• Staffing Services
• Technology Recruitment
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Dice.com
• Sdlc
• Benefits Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition
• Resume Writing
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Contract to Perm
• Employer Branding
• Strategic Sourcing
• Workforce Planning
• Customer Retention
• Professional Services
• Internet Recruiting
• Management