Forrest Rosenbach

Network & Systems Technician — Fortinet • Linux/Windows • Virtualization • VPNs

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At a glance

  • Field → NOC: wiring, deployments, troubleshooting, training.
  • Fortinet firewalls, VLANs, SSL/IPsec VPNs.
  • Linux/Windows Server; Docker & KVM.
  • IoT, smart home automation and control

About

I build resilient, practical infrastructure—from ladder work and cabling to CLI on Cisco/Fortinet and Linux. Recently completed college-awarded certs and am working toward CCNA / Net+ / Sec+.

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

Certs

  • College (Awarded-2025): Network Technician; Linux Server Admin; AWS Cloud Foundations
  • 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 SOPs & Docs CLI Team Management KPI & Metric Analysis

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.
  • Install and maintain networked CCTV/access control.
  • 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.
  • Provided direct support and remote support 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.

Contact

Email: forrestrosenbach@gmail.com • LinkedIn: forrestrosenbach