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 18 reviews)); "Leadership is supportive and each colleague understands that we are working toward a common goal." ((in 14 reviews)); "Good Work/Life Balance" ((in 11 reviews)); "The team is collaborative and eager to learn despite the rapid changes that come with a high" ((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 4 reviews)); "Some processes can be more structured, and communication can be improved for better clarity in requirements and planning." ((in 4 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

CRITICALSTART reviews

4.5

91% would recommend to a friend

(156 total reviews)

Scott White

99% approve of CEO

91% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

156 reviews

4.0

Apr 19, 2024

Great Company Awesome Culture

Senior cyber security engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great People Work Life Balance

Cons

Advancement in salary can be challenging to achieve.

CRITICALSTART Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you appreciate our great team and focus on work-life balance. Your advice on salary advancement is noted; we strive to ensure our compensation remains competitive to retain top talent, and are continuously reviewing market data to ensure alignment in the market. Your input is invaluable as we strive to maintain a supportive and fulfilling workplace for all employees! Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us.

4.0

Jul 5, 2023

Good Company

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great solution, evolves with the market

Cons

Executive leadership hit and miss.

CRITICALSTART Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your positive comments and recognition of our ability to adapt to the evolving market. We understand that leadership plays a crucial role in shaping the work environment and employee experience. We continuously strive to improve, and your input helps us identify areas for growth!

4.0

Feb 18, 2023

Overall good company

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great service offering. The market is saturated if MDR & MSSP service providers, Critical Start offers a service that is unique to the industry.

Cons

Slow to market with new service offerings. Brand marketing has been a real challenge.

CRITICALSTART Response

3y

Thanks for your review! We have some exciting things planned as we take on the year and will continue to invest in our marketing initiatives. We love to hear feedback from all team members and strongly encourage collaboration throughout the organization. We've recently started several ERG's along with expanding our Culture Squad, we encourage you to reach out and join if you have an interest!

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