Corey Murillo
Director of IT & Cybersecurity Leader
Transforming IT Infrastructure into Strategic Business Advantage
Strategic IT Leadership
VENI VIDI VICI - These words, spoken by Julius Caesar after achieving victory at the Battle of Zela, embody my approach to IT challenges. Show up, assess the situation, and conquer through persistence and strategic thinking.
As Director of IT at Trojan Professional Services, I lead the development of security standards, best practices, and systems architecture to reduce organizational risk while ensuring compliance with critical standards like HIPAA-HITECH and NIST.
My leadership philosophy centers on transforming IT from a cost center to a strategic business enabler. With over a decade of hands-on experience spanning cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and IT operations, I've built a track record of delivering measurable results:
Zero-Downtime Migration
Migrated 500+ systems to secure, compliant infrastructure with 100% uptime
Security Posture Enhancement
Reduced security incidents by 75% through proactive threat management
EHNAC Accreditation
Led team to achieve full accreditation, exceeding HIPAA compliance standards
Team Development
Built and mentored high-performing IT teams across multiple disciplines
From network administration to cybersecurity leadership, my journey has equipped me with a deep understanding of hybrid cloud infrastructure, incident response, vulnerability assessments, and compliance audits. I believe in empowering teams, fostering clear communication, and ensuring that technology serves its ultimate purpose: enabling organizational success.
Technical Vision & Strategy
Digital Transformation
Leading cloud migration initiatives and infrastructure modernization to drive business agility and reduce operational costs while maintaining security and compliance.
Security-First Culture
Building organizational security awareness from the ground up, implementing zero-trust architectures, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA, NIST, and industry frameworks.
Innovation & Automation
Leveraging automation, AI, and emerging technologies to streamline operations, reduce human error, and enable teams to focus on strategic initiatives.
Business Alignment
Translating technical concepts into business value, ensuring IT investments directly support organizational goals and deliver measurable ROI.
Projects & Portfolio
Demonstrating hands-on technical expertise through real-world implementations
EHNAC Certification Initiative
March 2016 - December 2016Led comprehensive organizational transformation to achieve EHNAC accreditation, exceeding HIPAA compliance requirements through policy restructuring, technical controls implementation, and staff training programs.
Open Source Contributions
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Key Initiatives
Data Center Migration
Zero-downtime migration of 500+ systems to compliant infrastructure
Security Operations Center
Established SOC with 24/7 monitoring and incident response capabilities
DevSecOps Implementation
Integrated security into SDLC with automated testing and deployment
Network Infrastructure Redesign
Multi-site network architecture with redundancy and security controls
Areas of Expertise
Leadership & Strategy
- IT Strategy & Governance
- Budget Management & ROI Analysis
- Vendor Management & Negotiations
- Change Management
- Team Building & Mentorship
- Project Portfolio Management
Cybersecurity
- Security Architecture & Design
- Incident Response & Forensics
- Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
- Threat Intelligence & Hunting
- Security Awareness Training
- HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001 Compliance
Cloud & Infrastructure
- AWS & Azure Architecture
- Hybrid Cloud Solutions
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
- Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Network Architecture & Security
Operations & Development
- DevSecOps & CI/CD Pipelines
- SDLC & Agile Methodologies
- ITIL Service Management
- Monitoring & Observability
- Automation & Scripting (Python, PowerShell)
- Database Management & Security
Certifications & Education
Continuous learning and professional development
Education
Master's Degree
Virginia Tech
IT & Cybersecurity Management
2024 - 2027
Bachelor's Degree
Western Governors University
Cybersecurity
2020 - 2024
NSA Center of Academic Excellence
Certifications
CCSP
Certified Cloud Security Professional
ISC2
Expires: Jun 2027
GCIH
Certified Incident Handler
GIAC
Expires: Dec 2027
GSEC
Security Essentials
GIAC
Expires: Mar 2027
SSCP
Systems Security Certified Practitioner
ISC2
Expires: Apr 2026
PenTest+
Penetration Testing
CompTIA
Expires: Dec 2028
Project+
Project Management
CompTIA
Issued: Jun 2021
ITIL v4
Foundations
PeopleCert
Issued: Dec 2020
Network+
Network Administration
CompTIA
Expires: Dec 2028
CIOS
IT Operations Specialist
CompTIA
Expires: Dec 2028
A+
IT Operations
CompTIA
Expires: Dec 2028
ECES
Certified Encryption Specialist
EC-Council
Expired: Aug 2025
Get In Touch
Open to executive opportunities, consulting engagements, and professional collaboration
Location
Long Beach, California
United States
Current Role
Director of IT
Trojan Professional Services
Availability
Open to Opportunities
CIO, CISO, VP of IT Roles