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)); "Fun fast environment with great leadership" ((in 16 reviews)); "Good Work/Life Balance" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great benefits" ((in 11 reviews)); "The team is collaborative and eager to learn despite the rapid changes that come with a high" ((in 10 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)); "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

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).

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156 reviews

5.0

Nov 2, 2023

Start up company transitioning into a cybersecurity leader

Vp of alliances

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The ability to be part of a great team that is building a platform that should be tremendously successful. Financially stable with a strong PE firm.

Cons

True start up mode that isn’t for everyone

CRITICALSTART Response

2y

Thanks for sharing your feedback! We appreciate your recognition of the positive aspects of being part of our team. We understand that the startup mode might not align with everyone’s preferences, and we genuinely appreciate your honesty in highlighting this aspect. Your feedback is valuable as we continuously strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for our team members. Thank you again for your contribution and feedback. We look forward to addressing any concerns you may have and continuing to build a positive and successful work environment for all team members!

5.0

Oct 3, 2023

Positive Place to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Transparency, culture, benefits, development, team work.

Cons

I do not have any real cons at this time, every job has it's ups and downs but I believe we have more positives!

CRITICALSTART Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your positive experience on Glassdoor! We're pleased to know that you appreciate the transparency, culture, benefits, and development opportunities that we offer. These aspects are important to us, and your satisfaction reflects our commitment to providing a great work environment. Thank you for being a part of our team!

5.0

Oct 3, 2023

Critical Start feels like home

Marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The culture is top notch. Executive leadership is approachable and transparent. My work makes an impact and I feel appreciated. My team and supervisor are collaborative. Robust benefits package.

Cons

Slightly lower compensation than industry standard.

CRITICALSTART Response

2y

Thank you for your review. Your feedback on our culture, leadership, and collaborative environment is appreciated. We will continue to focus on open communication and benchmark our compensation to ensure it is competitive with the market. Thanks for being part of the Critical Start team!

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