Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
We are seeking a skilled Identity and Access Management Specialist responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and security of the organizationâs Active Directory (AD) infrastructure. This role ensures reliable access management, identity governance, and directory services to support business operations and cybersecurity requirements. This position will also have opportunities to receive mentorship for professional growth from more senior members of the team including the CISO.
Key responsibilities (to name a few):
- Administer and maintain Active Directory (AD DS), including users, groups, computers, and organizational units (OUs)
- Manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security and system configurations
- Design and maintain domain structures, forests, and trust relationships
- Perform regular health checks, replication monitoring, and system audits
- Provision, modify, and deprovision user accounts following least privilege principles
- Manage role-based access control (RBAC) and privileged access
- Support integration with identity platforms (e.g., Azure AD / Entra ID, SSO, MFA)
- Enforce AD security best practices, including Tiered Administration models
- Monitor for suspicious activity and respond to incidents involving directory services
- Implement and manage audit policies and logging (e.g. SIEM integration)
- Assist with compliance requirements (e.g. SOX, HIPAA, ISO 27001)
- Maintain domain controllers, DNS, and related services
- Perform patching, upgrades, and performance tuning
- Participate in backup and disaster recovery planning and testing
- Develop scripts (PowerShell preferred) to automate administrative tasks
- Improve operational efficiency through automation and tooling
- Provide tier 2/3 support for AD-related issues
- Work with security, infrastructure, and cloud teams on identity solutions
- Document processes, configurations, and procedures
- Conduct continuous technical assessments of various security subdomains such as cloud security, endpoint protection platforms security, network security, and architecture.
ABOUT YOU
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 8+ years of experience administering Active Directory in an enterprise environment
- Strong experience with:
- Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
- Group Policy management
- DNS and domain controller operations
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting
- Experience with Windows Server environments
- Experience with LDAP configuration issues and IAVA Compliance
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Why Gates?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
Work Environment
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
