Forrest Rosenbach

San Diego, CA

Network & Systems Technician — Cisco • Fortinet • Linux/Windows • Virtualization/Containerization • VPNs • Direct and Remote Administration • AWS • M365 • Intrusion/CCTV/Access Control Systems

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At a glance

  • Field: wiring, deployments, troubleshooting, training.
  • NOC: Fortinet firewalls, VLANs, SSL/IPsec VPNs.
  • Linux/Windows Server; Docker & KVM, imaging.
  • IoT, smart home automation and control
  • Team Management: team building, time management, KPIs

About

I build resilient, practical infrastructure—from ladder work and cabling to CLI on Cisco/Fortinet and Linux. Alongside an extensive history in the field with security, fire, IT and IoT systems - I recently completed college-awarded certs and am working toward my CCNA / Net+ / Sec+ industry certs. All while looking to focus in on networking and administration solely.

San Diego, CA • Open to network/system admin and technician roles

Certs

College (Awarded-2025):

  • Network Technician Certificate
  • Linux Server Admin Certificate
  • AWS Cloud Foundations Certificate
  • Alarm Company Employee License

Industry (in progress):

CCNA; CompTIA Network+; CompTIA Security+

Skills

Cisco IOS Fortinet VLANs DHCP/DNS VPN (SSL/IPsec) Linux Server Windows Server / AD Docker KVM GitHub Basic Python SOPs & Docs Team Management CLI KPI & Metric Analysis

Credly Badges

Linux Essentials Certificate
CCNA: Introduction to Networks
CCNA: Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials
CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security & Automation
AWS Cloud Foundations

Interface Systems — Field Service Specialist / NOC Tech

03/2024 – Present

  • Configure and support Fortinet firewalls, routers, and switches.
  • Remote NOC for Cradlepoint/Fortinet; triage LAN/WAN issues.
  • Install and maintain networked CCTV/access control.
  • Install and maintain networked intrusion systems.

Point Loma Electric & Plumbing — Implementation Manager

03/2023 – 02/2024

  • Designed SOPs and workflows.
  • Trained in sales and customer service.
  • Managed and organized CRM.
  • Created system for inventory organization
  • Coordinated with the city for permits and inspections

Vivint — Field Service Manager

10/2017 – 02/2023

  • Built a top-10% regional team; trained installation & servicing of IP-enabled systems.
  • Trained & exceeded sales goals
  • Directed deployments for IP-enabled security & smart home devices.
  • Provided direct support and remote support to technicians and customers.

Projects

  • Homelab — Docker, KVM, AD, VLAN segmentation, Fortinet edge.
  • Memory-Tap — NFC media gallery (Flask + Nginx + Postgres).
  • Monitoring — LibreNMS with Discord alerts & syslog pipelines.
  • Automation - Home Assistant, ESP32, IoT, and automated home controls.

Contact

Email: [email protected] • LinkedIn: Forrest Rosenbach