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

5.0

Mar 11, 2022

A Breath of Fresh Air

Cyber security analyst

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture matters. Workers matter. Family comes first. This company treats its employees as human beings, not merely as assets. We collaborate and educate, celebrate each other's victories, share and learn from mistakes, and promote positive growth for every individual. As we improve, the company improves.

Cons

The company is growing and changing, evolving to adapt to a dynamic security landscape. There are growing pains. Procedures change. Software changes. Personnel shift about sometimes, as we find people's niche. These are positive changes, but they may disrupt or change procedures or roles, making it difficult for workers to settle into a routine.

CRITICALSTART Response

4y

Thank you for your feedback. Critical Start is proud of the culture that we have created. Leadership cares about our employees, as evidenced in our core value: “Do What’s Right For the Employees.” We celebrate wins and encourage employee development for all. We are in an ever changing dynamic industry, however, we do provide our new hires with a seamless onboarding and orientation to assure they assimilate into their role, department and the company. We are proud to promote internal mobility and career advancement as many employees have been promoted or have moved internally. In addition, we are also excited to have launched our formal Career Mentorship program. Although we are all busy working towards our strategic goals, we do support work life balance and encourage employees to make sure they recharge.

5.0

Mar 4, 2022

Fun place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Our corporate headquarters is amazing. Although I work from home a couple of days a week, I look forward to going into the office, with its fun and quirky decor.

Cons

Cybersecurity can be very intense, but everyone here keeps a positive outlook.

CRITICALSTART Response

4y

Thank you for providing your feedback. Employee satisfaction is important to us. We at Critical Start value employee work life balance and with the world’s changing environment, we are pleased to offer hybrid work arrangements whenever possible.

5.0

Feb 28, 2022

Great Place to Work!

Software engineering manager

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Outpouring of support - Instantaneous inclusion - Uber-energetic vibe - Hyper-focused collaborative teams - we get sh__ done!

Cons

Nothing has surfaced yet :)

CRITICALSTART Response

4y

Thank you for your feedback. Our goal is to ensure candidates and employees are provided with an excellent candidate and new hire experience. We are so glad that you have found your onboarding and assimilation to be a positive one!

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