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)); "I can't speak for everyones experience, but the leadership has been transparent and strong and always receptive to feedback for me." ((in 17 reviews)); "The team is collaborative and eager to learn despite the rapid changes that come with a high" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good Work/Life Balance" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great benefits" ((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 5 reviews)); "Workload and responsibilities increased with no additional compensation to address the additional responsibility or to combat inflation." ((in 3 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

4.0

Feb 11, 2025

Moving together in the right direction

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Leadership is really coming together to get the company aligned on overall goals. Benefits are some of the best I've had with a company.

Cons

There will continue to be growing pains, and like with any start-up, the pace is fast and there's not always someone to cover you.

CRITICALSTART Response

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're glad to hear that our leadership and benefits have made a positive impact on your experience. We understand that rapid growth brings challenges, and we’re always looking for ways to support our team as we evolve. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate all you do to help us move forward together! Thank you for being part of the Critical Crew.

5.0

Jan 28, 2025

Good culture

Security analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work great teams.

Cons

Pay is under market value.

CRITICALSTART Response

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoy being part of our great teams and the positive work environment at CRITICALSTART. We also appreciate your feedback on compensation and are actively reviewing ways to ensure we remain competitive in the market. Your input is truly valuable to us.

3.0

Nov 14, 2024

Security Analyst

Security analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, good start in cybersecurity.

Cons

Needs better pay for career paths as an analyst.

CRITICALSTART Response

Thank you for your feedback and for being a valued part of the Critical Start team for over four years. We’re thrilled to hear that you appreciate the people and the opportunities to grow in cybersecurity. We also understand your concerns about pay for career paths and want to assure you that we utilize Radford compensation benchmarking to ensure our compensation is competitive and aligned with market standards for each role. Your input is important as we continue to refine and improve our practices to reflect the value and contributions of our analysts. Thank you for helping us grow together!

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