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Gatekeeper (Noun)

Someone who controls access to something; "there are too many gatekeepers between the field officers and the chief".

Nouns denoting people.

The IT department acts as a gatekeeper for all software installations on company computers, ensuring that only approved programs are downloaded.
In the music industry, record labels often serve as gatekeepers, deciding which artists get signed and which songs get released.
The company's HR department is the gatekeeper for all job applications, screening resumes and conducting initial interviews before passing candidates on to the hiring manager.
The government agency's bureaucracy has created too many gatekeepers, slowing down the process of getting a new business license.
The editor of the prestigious literary magazine is a notorious gatekeeper, rejecting all but a handful of submissions each year.

Someone who guards an entrance.

Nouns denoting people.

The gatekeeper at the mansion scrutinized everyone's ID before allowing them to enter the property.
At the ancient temple, a stoic gatekeeper stood watch, ensuring that only worthy pilgrims passed through the entrance.
The gatekeeper at the exclusive nightclub eyed the long line of hopefuls, selecting only the most fashionable and influential to grant access.
After presenting my credentials, the gatekeeper at the secure facility escorted me to the inner courtyard.
As we approached the castle gates, the gruff gatekeeper lowered his pike, blocking our path until we could prove our legitimate business.