Information Security Specialist - Middle

We are strengthening the Security Investigations unit at Plata — the team responsible for protecting our business through proactive security monitoring and thorough background verification. We work at the intersection of information security, risk analysis, and investigations, ensuring that the company grows safely and that decisions are made on reliable, verified data.

As an Information Security Specialist, you will play a key role in conducting end-to-end background checks and security investigations. You’ll coordinate with external sources, analyze verification results, identify risks, and support incident response when potential threats arise. This role requires clear thinking, strict confidentiality, strong attention to detail, and the ability to stay effective in critical situations.

We’re looking for a thoughtful, disciplined specialist who can work independently, collaborate with stakeholders, and continuously improve investigation and security processes.

• Conduct comprehensive background verifications of candidates, including employment, academic, credit, and judicial records
• Coordinate information gathering with external sources: former employers, educational institutions, and verification providers
• Analyze and evaluate verification reports, identifying discrepancies, red flags, or potential risks
• Ensure strict confidentiality and secure handling of candidates’ personal data
• Monitor, detect, and assess security threats to the business
• Analyze vulnerabilities across the organization and propose mitigation actions
• Manage security incidents and participate in emergency response activities
• Implement internal security policies and ensure regulatory compliance
• Investigate incidents and continuously improve security and verification workflows
• Prepare detailed investigation reports and communicate findings to recruitment and security decision-makers
• Provide strategic recommendations based on investigation outcomes
• Maintain background verification databases and generate periodic trend and risk reports

• Critical thinking & problem-solving: you can connect weak signals into a clear risk picture and make reasoned judgments
• Organization & time management: you handle multiple verifications/investigations in parallel without losing quality or deadlines
• Accuracy & attention to detail: you notice inconsistencies, document findings precisely, and avoid assumptions
• Teamwork & collaboration: you work smoothly with recruiters, security peers, legal/compliance, and external partners
• Adaptability in critical situations: you stay calm under pressure and act effectively during incidents or tight timelines

• Innovative Spirit: A commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions
• Honest Feedback: valuing open, transparent communication
• Supportive Team: a strong, collaborative community
• Celebrating Achievements: recognizing our wins together
• High-Tech Environment: a team full of smart and revolutionary people who date to challenge the status quo of incumbent finances

• Relocation support to one of our hubs — Cyprus, Spain, Serbia or Kazakhstan — with assistance for the employee and their family
• Flexible work from one of our offices or remote
• Healthcare Coverage
• Education Budget: Language lessons, professional training and certifications
• Wellness Budget: Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements
• Vacation policy: 20 days of annual leave and paid sick leave