Does CRITICALSTART pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CRITICALSTART employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CRITICALSTART. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CRITICALSTART?

91% of CRITICALSTART employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CRITICALSTART 4.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CRITICALSTART?

Cyber Security Analyst (7) , Cyber Security Engineer (6) , SSE- Development (4) , Security Analyst (4) , Cyber Security Specialist (3) , Marketing (3) , Security Engineer (3) , Senior Software Engineer (3) , Account Executive (2) , Account Manager (2) , Engineer (2) , SOC Engineer (2) , Senior Security Analyst (2)

What are the pros of working at CRITICALSTART according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and super smart engineers." ((in 19 reviews)); "Fun fast environment with great leadership" ((in 14 reviews)); "The team is collaborative and eager to learn despite the rapid changes that come with a high" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good /Benefits Perks" ((in 11 reviews)); "Collaborative work culture" ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CRITICALSTART according to real employee reviews?

"Pay could be better for the breadth of knowledge and throughput capacity expected." ((in 4 reviews)); "Some processes can be more structured, and communication can be improved for better clarity in requirements and planning." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about CRITICALSTART layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CRITICALSTART layoffs and their outlook for job security at CRITICALSTART in 2026.

What are the top reviewed CRITICALSTART locations?

Plano , Dallas , Denver , Lehi , Chicago , New York , Oklahoma City , Durham , Houston , Little Rock , Gaithersburg , Tampa

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CRITICALSTART reviews

4.5

91% would recommend to a friend

(156 total reviews)

Scott White

99% approve of CEO

91% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.7

Work/Life balance

4.5

Culture & values

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Compensation and benefits

4.3

Senior management

4.3

Career opportunities

CRITICALSTART has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 156 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The CRITICALSTART employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

156 reviews

5.0

Apr 29, 2022

Amazing Opportunity

Business development

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Amazing co-workers that are willing to help each other succeed - Remote work/flexibility so you can work wherever you need and occasionally go to HQ - It is always changing and growing every day learning a new industry - Love working here

Cons

-Can't think of any besides growth pains that happen in a late-stage start-up

CRITICALSTART Response

Thank you for your feedback! The employee experience is very important to us. Critical Start strives to foster a collaborative, family feel culture where we “Do What’s Right For Employees.” We encourage work life balance and flexibility where possible and advocate an environment for ongoing learning and professional development.

5.0

Jan 11, 2022

Fantastic, Supportive Company to Work For

Digital marketing specialist

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Just during the interview process, I could tell that CriticalSTART is a company that doesn't just talk about having a great company culture - it truly does! Only 2 months in and especially being fully remote, they are supportive of work-life balance and working autonomously as well as collaboratively. Each team is different but there is appreciation for your work and an expectation to voice your thoughts and back what you believe in. A breath of fresh air to have an employer who actually cares!

Cons

No cons 2 months in and I honestly don't forsee any in the future. Remote employees are flown to HQ once a quarter, was told upon hire but will be a nice trip to meet everyone for a couple of days!

CRITICALSTART Response

We are so happy to hear that what you heard in your interviews matches what you are experiencing as a new hire. Our culture is collaborative as evidenced in one of our core values: “Doing What’s Right For Employees.” We value recognizing performance and support a healthy work life balance.

5.0

Sep 10, 2021

Fast paced, demanding, and incredibly rewarding work

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people and culture are this company's best assets. There is constant encouragement for personal and professional improvement where effort and achievement are both recognized by peers and leaders. "Always be training your replacement" is an apparent attitude. Additionally, the technical challenges presented by this company's approach to the security field makes it easy to see that there's always more to learn.

Cons

Numerous products related to service delivery creates an operational environment in constant flux. This can create overwhelming situations as priorities shift to compensate.

CRITICALSTART Response

Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate employees being flexible in an ever changing and dynamic industry.

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